In the late 19th century, a growing flow of immigrants from many parts of the world headed to America in search of a dream that gave birth to the term “American dream”. alive today. Driven by economic and financial hardship, persecution, and the great social and political unrest of the 19th century, millions of individuals and families left their home countries and embarked on the difficult journey to the United States from America. different reasons which were shared equally between men and women of the time. “Faced with poverty, limited opportunities, and rigid class structures at home, families sent their members to work in the United States and send money back” (Through Women's Eyes, page 404) . Additionally, according to Through Women's Eyes, other women also came to the United States as or to become wives, to join husbands who had emigrated before them, or to perform arranged marriages in their home countries. . They believed that the United States could provide them with productive land, good-paying jobs, freedom of life and speech, and good schools for their children. The reasons for coming to America were financial, others political, others too personal, still others were religious, whatever the circumstances; the United States was becoming a mixture of different cultures. Despite the ultimate dream, newcomers faced obstacles and difficulties upon arrival. They usually came to America without knowing the language, they usually didn't know anyone who already lived here, and they didn't have a place to live at first. After finding accommodation, many had to live in small rooms, sharing them with other people. The majority also worked in difficult conditions; they start... in the middle of a paper... things about their country. The daughters became more sympathetic to their mother's beliefs, helping to ease the tensions of Americanization. Overall, the United States developed an image of a land of opportunity that began to attract immigrants from many parts of the world. Despite the wonderful opportunities for a better life, immigrants faced hardships when they arrived in America; they had to go through difficult times in order to guarantee their children a respectable and prosperous life. No matter how difficult it was, the newcomers managed to maintain their culture, and those who worked long and hard enough managed to achieve their dreams, the dreams they had come to the new country for. Works cited through the eyes of women since 1865: an American history. Ellen C Dubois - Lynn Duménil - Boston - Bedford/St. Martin's - 2008 - 2nd ed. -Flight.. 2