13B Standard - Immigration Patterns

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.*