We are a nation of FOUNDERS. My GGG grandfather came from Scotland via Canada and helped settle the west.
Italians that immigrated in mass were stamped W.O.P. when arriving at Ellis island. With Out Papers. The Irish immigrated and were treated like animals, "if you cant beat 'em join 'em" and that's how the Irish became HUGE in law enforcement and fire fighting.
Big difference from then to now...
Back then, there WAS NO WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS, CHiP, etc.
My ancestors got ZERO support from government. They worked their fingers to the bone, doing jobs others wouldn't do to SURVIVE.
They didn't go get food stamps and welfare. If they didn't succeed, they died.
We are a nation of FOUNDERS. My GGG grandfather came from Scotland via Canada and helped settle the west. Italians that immigrated in mass were stamped W.O.P. when arriving at Ellis island. With Out Papers. The Irish immigrated and were treated like animals, "if you cant beat 'em join 'em" and that's how the Irish became HUGE in law enforcement and fire fighting.
Big difference from then to now... Back then, there WAS NO WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS, CHiP, etc. My ancestors got ZERO support from government. They worked their fingers to the bone, doing jobs others wouldn't do to SURVIVE.
They didn't go get food stamps and welfare. If they didn't succeed, they died.