Immigrant groups in the U.S. were greatly influenced by the proximity to that native country of origin. *
European immigrants tended to migrate into the Northeast. (Such as New York)
Asian immigrants settled in the West. (Such as California)
Causes of immigration included poverty, famine, and political oppression. *
Urban areas expanded as immigrants moved into cities. *
Lasting effects of immigration led to cultural diffusion, which affected the landscape of the United States.*