Immigration in the early 1900s had a significant impact on both the immigrants themselves and on other Americans. For immigrants, the decision to leave their homeland and start anew in the United States brought both opportunities and challenges. Many immigrants faced discrimination and prejudice as they tried to assimilate into American society, often facing harsh working conditions and low wages. However, for many immigrants, the United States also offered the promise of a better life and the chance to achieve the American Dream. For other Americans, the influx of immigrants posed a threat to their way of life and to job opportunities. There was fear that new arrivals would take jobs away from native-born Americans and that they would bring crime and disease with them. Despite these challenges, the cultural diversity and contributions of immigrants helped to shape and enrich American society in the early 1900s.
