In the 1800s, both “old” and “new” immigrants to the United States faced hostility because of

Both groups often encountered suspicion and discrimination because their customs, religions, and languages seemed unfamiliar to many Americans. “Old” immigrants generally came from northern and western Europe, while “new” immigrants increasingly came from southern and eastern Europe, but cultural differences were a source of hostility toward both. Therefore, differences in culture and language best explain the shared experience.

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