UL Chapter 25

UL: Chapter 25: Transnationism, Old and New: New York Immigrants

Thesis:

            Immigrants from different countries who immigrate to New York have better ways of communicating with people over time and seek better opportunities for the present and future.

Summary:

            In this chapter it explains over time how immigrants travelled back and forth from their home countries back into the United States. As the years passed by the prices of transportation such as steam ships increased. Immigrants also faced racism and lack of acceptance. Work was hard to find and when they did find work it was long hours of hard labor for little pay.

            Communication channels were also made for immigrants to continue to be updated on what’s going on. People can also listen to the radio and turn the dial to a Spanish station for example. Calls made to countries have also became relatively easier and cheaper with prepaid phone cards.

Personal Reflection:

            It’s crazy to think that people went through such lengths to send money back home and travelling back and forth. I’m thankful for today’s technology and the different ways of communication. I don’t think I could be able to survive without it.