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Immigration in the 1800s was outrageous. This was a dangerous, dirty, and uncomfortable move for the immigrants. Some reasons why immigrants decided to move to the States were because war, disease, natural disasters, or even because of government issues in their country. When the people were transported they lived in Steerage which was the worst quarters on the ship. It was overcrowded and often times if someone got sick the others around would contract the sickness. When they arrived at Ellis Island or Angel Island they would be inspected for sickness or any other reasons why they wouldn't want them to be allowed in. This inspection was very uncomfortable especially for woman. If they passed they would be let in and if they didn't they would be sent back. "134. American Lawmakers React To a Flood of Immigrants in Late 1800s - 千山万水." //Max//. 3 Apr. 2015. Web. 18 Oct. 2015. .