The steel strike of 1919 was in Chicago and united about 365,000 mostly immigrant workers who demanded for union recognition, higher wages, and an eight hour workday. Before 1917, the managers of steel mills would just make up their own … Continue reading
There was an increasing tension about the growing ethnic groups in the United Sates. This “Race Problem” came about long before World War 1 and became a major concern during the war. Foner explains the national feeling towards the race … Continue reading
The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 intended to change Mexico’s society and economy, resulting many Mexicans to migrate to the US. Migrating north was the only way for many Mexicans to escape the war whiles a few chose to hide. … Continue reading
Ready for travel and going north, south and west. Immigrants with baggage lined up at teller’s windows marked money exchange. Photographer Edwin Levick. Picture taken between 1902 and 1913. Immigrants undergoing medical examination at Ellis Island. Photographer Edwin levick. Picture … Continue reading