Jobs for Immigrants
The "American Dream"
factories, industry, manufacturing, industrial revolution
In the late 1800s, a wave of immigrants arrived in the United States, drawn by the promise of job opportunities and the allure of the perceived "American Dream." However, the reality for many was vastly different from their expectations.
Reality of Factory Jobs
Despite the hope for better opportunities, most immigrants found themselves relegated to factory jobs.
These jobs demanded grueling 12-hour workdays, six days a week, with meager compensation, shattering the dreams of a more prosperous life.
Challenging Living Conditions in Industrial Cities
The industrial cities, such as New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, became hubs for immigrant settlement.
Living conditions in these cities were harsh, characterized by overcrowded small apartments where multiple families often coexisted.
Most immigrants who came to America in the late 1800s worked what kind of job?
mining
factory
agricultural