Examine, describe and describe what assimilation is and describe why it was significant to the newly arrived immigrants.

As well describe and describe the factors which enabled immigrants to assimilate to the American society.

As well describe and describe where most immigrants came from during the 19th Century.

Finally, describe, describe and illustrate what were/are trusts, corporations and holding companies which sprang up to employ a great number of these new immigrants throughout the period under description.