Power Hour 44 Coming to the U.S.A. by Susan LaBella

For many years, people have left their home countries to move to the United States. A person who comes to live in one country after leaving another is called an immigrant. Many immigrants came to the U.S. to find more work and a better life. Some left their home countries to escape wars. Others hoped the United States would give them more freedom. People have immigrated to the United States from nearly every country in the world. Do you know any relatives who moved to America from someplace else? Some people came to the U.S. from the continent of Europe. Many people came to America from countries such as Ireland, Norway, Germany, Italy, and Poland. Were any of those people your relatives? 

Some people came to the U.S. from the continent of Asia. They left countries such as India, China, Korea, and the Philippines. Was one of your family members among them? People have also come to the U.S. from South America, Central America, and Africa. Today, people are still immigrating to the U.S. They come from all over the world. Ask your relatives about the history of your family. They may tell you wonderful stories!