Central American Countries Submit “Immigration Reform” Proposal to U.S.

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by chicagonut

The earlier immigrants (not to be confused with the illegal aliens of today) came from all over Europe. They weren't mostly from one ethic group. So they Americanized quickly rather than colonizing.

Then what were the Little Italies, Poletowns, Corktowns, Little Odessa, Greektowns, Little Bohemia about? And I notice that Europeans could blend in easier because of race.

[chicagonut]

Originally Posted by pirate_lafitte

Then what were the Little Italies, Poletowns, Corktowns, Little Odessa, Greektowns, Little Bohemia about? And I notice that Europeans could blend in easier because of race.

We still have some of those today but they aren't all over the U.S. and they are mainly ethnic business neighborhoods.

[ErikCortez]

Originally Posted by pirate_lafitte

Then what were the Little Italies, Poletowns, Corktowns, Little Odessa, Greektowns, Little Bohemia about? And I notice that Europeans could blend in easier because of race.

Many NON white people also followed the rules. Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Black African, Hispanic from Bolivia, etc. and did well.