These were immigrants who came to America after the 1880s, mainly from Southern and Eastern Europe.
Using our school analogy again, these would be like new transfer students who just joined the school. They're still trying to learn the rules, find their way around, and fit in with the existing student body.
Ellis Island: The island in New York Harbor that served as an immigration station for millions of immigrants arriving to the United States.
Pogroms: Violent riots aimed at massacre or persecution of an ethnic or religious group, particularly one aimed at Jews. This was a reason many Eastern Europeans immigrated to America.
Melting Pot Theory: A metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one.
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