Institutions took advantage of the immigration wave due to the fact that labor was cheaper and now there were people willing to do the dirty work of canal and railroad building, mining, domestic and factory work. Causing the individuals of the United States to lower their standards and the fear of different languages, religions and political beliefs thought to be extreme. Immigrants are seen as a threat to the American culture, economy and society. Blame was set on immigra

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