Lesson 40 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPItalian Immigration to America
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a large number of Italian immigrants began arriving in America, seeking new opportunities.
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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a large number of Italian immigrants began arriving in America, seeking new opportunities. Many of them came from southern Italy, where they faced poverty and limited jobs. Upon arriving in the United States, they often found work in factories and on construction sites, helping to build cities and railroads. Italian culture, including delicious food like pizza and pasta, has become beloved by many Americans.
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Many Italians immigrated to the U.S. because of poverty in their homeland.
Italian immigrants played a big role in building America's infrastructure.
Pizza and pasta are popular foods that originated from Italian culture.
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1 of 2Why did many Italian immigrants come to America?
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