Why were many immigrants optimistic about life in the united states at the end of the 1800s

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

He government, which was designed for the people, has got into the hands of bosses and their employers, the special interests. an invisible empire has been set up above the forms of democracy. –woodrow wilson who or what does wilson believe is controlling the us government?

Which of the following arguments did thomas paine include in common sense