The significant rise in the number of people moving from foreign countries to settle permanently in the United States during a specific period.
Related terms
Ellis Island: An immigration station located in New York Harbor where millions of immigrants were processed before entering the United States between 1892 and 1954.
Nativism: A belief system or policy that favors native-born citizens over immigrants, often resulting in discriminatory practices against newcomers.
Push Factors/Pull Factors: Push factors are reasons why people leave one place (such as poverty or political unrest), while pull factors are factors that attract individuals to another place (like economic opportunities or religious freedom).