1. describe at least three problems immigrants faced in american cities in the late 1800s

One problem is the felt caught between the old world and the new world. also immigrants wanted to be apart of the country but were neglected.also immigtrants needed money.Newcomers took whatever jobs they could find. . Another problem was nativism, immigrants wanted a anarchist-people who didnt speak the language could not come over to america

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.