Immigration

T​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​he end of Reconstruction brought with it an elevation of the power of the Democratic Party and a return to the racist environment prevalent in the South prior to the end of slavery. It brought with it also, the promise of something new, the Industrial Revolution. With industrialization came the need for cheap labor and with slavery ended, the solution rested with the rising number of immigrants coming into our country worldwide. These would satisfy the growing need for cheap labor in our factories and in our agricultural needs. Consider first the difference, if any, between slavery before the ratification of the 13thAmendment and the lives of factory workers during the Industrial Age. Second consideration, how well received were the newcomers to our land by the people in general? Discuss w​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​hy they were or were not received well. Now turn your attention to our present time and discuss the immigration issue today. Is the situation the same now as back during the late 19thcentury and throughout the 20thcentury? In what ways is it the same and in what ways is it different. Why do you think this is the same or different? Remember this is a discussion so you must support your statements with logical, considered information. I want analysis and considered opinion here not conjecture and imagined facts. Finally, I want you to consider and discuss alternatives to the issues that face us in the 21stcentury. What should be done as a country and what can you do as a concerned citizen to facilitate and create a more positive environment for all people in the United States and abroad​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​?