Introduction
The United States has always been a multicultural society. Immigration in America has created a complex demographic that has become a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout history. In fact, this continent was made up of many different indigenous cultures even before the arrival of the Europeans. Over the centuries, America has become a "melting pot" of cultures, rapidly changing how Americans live, work, learn, and worship together. Immigrants have sculpted ethnic and racial diversity within the American society, contributing to the formation of ethnic groups, regional cultures, and individual identities. Many foreigners have come to the U.S. in search of new opportunities such as upward mobility, equality, financial stability and freedom. This has sparked political debate across the country in regards to immigration quotas and the controversy regarding lack of jobs available to native born Americans. However, many immigrants have come with high skill levels to contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Immigrants have molded the American experience for all citizens, contributing to its national prosperity and a diverse culture by influencing many aspects of society such as: politics, economics, education, and tradition. Thus, immigration has yielded overall national prosperity within the United States and in shaping modern day society.
Immigrants have molded the American experience for all citizens, contributing to its national prosperity and a diverse culture by influencing many aspects of society such as: politics, economics, education, and tradition. Thus, immigration has yielded overall national prosperity within the United States and in shaping modern day society.