At the end of the nineteenth century, a growing flow of immigrants from many parts of the world headed to America in search of a dream which gave birth to the term "American Dream" again today I live today. Driven by economic and financial difficulties, persecution and the great social and political unrest of the nineteenth century, millions of people and families left their homelands and undertook the difficult journey to the United States of America. Immigrants came to America from their homeland for many different reasons that were shared equally among the men and women of the time. “Faced with poverty, limited opportunities, and rigid class structures at home, families sent members to work in the United States and sent the money back” (Through Women's Eyes, Pg 404). Additionally, according to Through Women's Eyes, other women also came to the United States as wives or to become wives, to join husbands who emigrated before them, or to complete arranged marriages at home. They believed that the United States could provide them with productive land, paying jobs, freedom of life and expression, and good schools for their children. The reasons for coming to America were economic, some political, some too personal, some religious, whatever the circumstance; the United States was becoming a mixture of different cultures. Despite the ultimate dream, the newcomers faced obstacles and difficulties upon their arrival. They came to America usually without knowing the language, they usually didn't know anyone who already lived here, and at first they had no place to stay. Once they found accommodation, many had to live in small rooms, sharing them with other people. Most also worked in difficult conditions; they... in the middle of the paper... tell things about their countries. The daughters became more understanding of their mother's beliefs, helping to ease tensions related to Americanization. All in all, the United States was developing an image of a free land of opportunity that began to attract immigrants from many parts of the world. Despite wonderful opportunities for a better life, immigrants faced hardships when they actually arrived in America; they had to go through difficult times to provide a respectable and prosperous life for their children. No matter how difficult it was, the newcomers managed to maintain their culture, and those who worked long and hard enough managed to realize their dreams, the dreams they had come to the new land for. Works cited from Women's Eyes Since 1865: An American History. Ellen C Dubois - Lynn Dumenil - Boston - Bedford/St. Martin's - 2008 - 2nd edition. -Vol. 2