Immigration history

America as we know it today was founded by immigrants. Without immigration the United States would not be the great "melting pot" as we all know it today. In the late 1800's immigrants from all over flocked to this land in search of something better. The story is no different today, except the toleration for it. In the past these immigrants seemed to be welcome with open arms to neighborhoods and towns founded by people of the same nationality. With this such a crucial part of our countries history i do not really know how to anticipate the public opinion of immigration. Initially it was probably tolerated even praised to bring family and friends to America were they can be free. As states expanded and cities grew problems became more apparent. Clashes between nationalities and races created a problem that would not soon go away. As time went on most citizens adapted to the newly founded "American culture." This culture seem to grow and eventually disguise the melting pot America was once known as. Today immigrants are severely looked down upon due to many reasons. Whether it be for economic reasons or cultural reasons i believe beginning in the early 1900's the public opinion of immigration began high and slowly decreased to what we know see today.