It was interesting to read about the significant impact the steam powered transportation had during the time period. It reduced the time required for an Atlantic crossing. For example, it would take weeks to complete the trip but with the new innovation it took days. The use of the pre-paid ticket also played a large role in the life of transportation as well. In 1890's one in three tickets were prepaid and increased to two in three at the turn of the century. It was also intriguing to read that by 1907 there only four ports that the ships left from.
It was also interesting to read the passage that is included from an immigrant from Naples. He stated that they must first pick the worms from his food and live in inhumane conditions. The response from the cabinet officer was to improve the conditions the rate of the fair must increase. It was frustrating to read that people were not concerned with the way others were being treated in some areas.
It's fascinating to read that the Italians were the largest ethnic group in American history. It was also interesting to read how music played a role in the life of Italians.
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