Problem:
We have seen different waves of voluntary immigration to American soil. Present the names of at least 5 European ethnic groups and their backgrounds and characteristics who immigrated to America. (1) Give their different reasons for relocation to this country. (2) What are some of the factors that influenced their "adaptation" to the country? (3) How was each of different group stereotyped? (4) What is the role of "ethnicity" in the lives of European Americans today? (5) Compare and contrast Ellis Island immigration and contemporary immigration on at least three dimensions other than ethnicity of populations. Go back and read information about writing an essay for the course.