GERMAN UNIT AND ITS IMPACT ON DETERMINING THE NATURE OF IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1871 – 1882

Authors

  • Shatha Abdullah Ali Saif University of Baghdad, College of Arts, Department of History
  • Kifah Ahmed Mohamed Najjar University of Baghdad, College of Arts, Department of History

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5423

Keywords:

German Immigration, Transatlantic Migration, Maritime Transport Companies, Immigration Legislation, Migration Routes

Abstract

The study demonstrated the importance of the topic through the human, economic, and social strength it represented, which provided American society with the opportunity to invest the migrants’ expertise in agriculture, industry, and trade. It focused on examining migration routes and the ways German immigrants moved to the United States, clarifying the journey from the moment of departure from European ports until arrival at major American centers. It explained the mechanisms of operation of maritime transport companies and their role in organizing voyages and setting prices. The study also explored the difficult conditions that accompanied the migrants’ transatlantic passage, including health risks, shortages of supplies, and overcrowding on ships. Furthermore, it concentrated on analyzing the governmental procedures that accompanied the immigrants’ entry into American ports, particularly the legislation aimed at regulating the movement of newcomers, registering them, and monitoring their situations.

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Published

2026-03-17

How to Cite

Saif, S. A. A., & Najjar, K. A. M. (2026). GERMAN UNIT AND ITS IMPACT ON DETERMINING THE NATURE OF IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1871 – 1882. Veredas Do Direito, 23(5), e235423. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5423