Immigration has existed around the world for centuries, decades and encompasses hundreds of cultures. Tired of poverty, lack of opportunities, unequal treatment, political corruption and the lack of any choice, many have decided to emigrate from their country of birth to seek new opportunities and a new and better life in another country, to guarantee a future for their families. , to work hard and earn a place in life. As a nation of opportunity, a land of dreams, and the foundation of a better and more equal world for all, the United States of America has been a point of hope for many of those people. Many citizens from all over the world have finished their search for a place to call home in the United States of America. By analyzing primary and secondary sources to support your information, you can discover what Chinese, Italian, Swedish, and Vietnamese immigrants experienced in the United States in different time periods from 1865 to 1990. The first primary source was a statement written by a merchant Chinese immigrant settled in San Francisco, California. In 1870, Pun Chi appealed to congress on behalf of the Chinese, explaining how they had been persecuted and treated. The pun discussed how the Chinese Empire has always welcomed Americans, but in America the Chinese are subject to mistreatment. The Chinese have been told about the beauty of America since the beginning of their journey to find a better life. In truth, they are treated badly, not fed and mistreated. The pun states, “As we go our way we get pushed, kicked, and hit.” Already on land, in the dream nation, things are getting worse for the miners. Chinese immigrants worked in the mines earning little gold a day to survive. In addition to this, they are told by...... middle of the sheet ......ifornia, ca. 1870.” Reading the American past. Ed. Michael P. Johnson. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009. 22-25. Print.Egendorf, Laura K. Immigration. New York: Thomson Gale, 2006. Print.Hay, Jeff. Immigration (Turning Points in World History.) California: Greenhaven Press, Inc., 2001. Print.Hernandez, Roger E. Immigration (Major Gallup Trends and Events.) New Jersey: Mason Crest Publishers, 2007. Print.Lindgren , Ida. "Letters, 1870-1874." Reading the American past. Ed. Michael P. Johnson. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009. 26-29. Print.Merlino, S. “Italian immigrants and their slavery, 1893”. Reading the American past. Ed. Michael P. Johnson. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2009. 71-74. Print.Vigdor, Jacob L. From Immigrants to Americans (The Rise and Fall of FittingiIn.) New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2009. Print.