America: the Land of Opportunity

Many immigrants find America so appealing because of the numerous freedoms and opportunities available for them to experience. They often come with hopes of the possibilities in America and the dream of starting from nothing and working his/her way up the ladder of success. Even in the past, they were told that in America "all men were created equal" and were endowed with "certain unalienable rights", including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (MC 45) However, during the period of the American Revolution, not everyone was "created equal". In fact, only white American men were actually able to choose who was allowed to live in America and who was allowed to become an American. There were many different views on immigration and how immigrants should fit into and contribute to American society, including those of Prescott Hall and Grace Abbott. Hall's desire for conformity and Abbott's acceptance of differences have both influenced immigration in America; however, neither view is wholly accurate or justified.…