Many hands have built our great nation, and many of them have come far from home to do it. I'd like you to please discover more about how migration has helped shape modern America. America’s history is rich with the stories of brave people with big dreams who have come here searching for opportunities—and in doing so, they’ve helped to shape both our economy and our culture.

What drove these people? What challenges did they face along the way? There’s so much more to American history than the history books have told you. The stories of the country’s migrants have contributed to our culture and made it the diverse and dynamic place it is today. As history has unfolded, migrants have driven innovation, boosted economic growth, and made a considerable contribution to the labor market—and America couldn’t have been as prosperous as it is without this. Yet, despite all this, migrants face many challenges and misunderstandings; their stories deserve to be heard—and you deserve to read them.

Inside, you’ll learn

How a handful of tobacco seeds in the 15th century transformed Jamestown into a bustling economic hub

A deeper understanding of how trade and labor have driven migration throughout history

Why the Irish potato famine of 1845 had such a profound impact on America

The real story behind the Gold Rush and the wide range of people that flocked to California during this time

Why Chinese migrants played such a significant role in building the Transcontinental Railroad (and the terrible discrimination they faced in the process)

What life was really like for African Americans living in the South during the early 20th century

The incredible socio-economic transformations that have happened in urban America as a result of migration

Why World War II brought a fresh wave of migrants into the country

Clear insights into the work of the civil rights movement and the changes that happened as a result