pogrom



In the 1880s act of pogrom were sweeping the nation of Russia. Pogroms are violent acts against Jews, the Czar limited where Jews could live and how they could earn money to solve the problem. Unlike Russia America had freedom of reilgion so it was very appealing to people who were looking to start a new life.

Information provdided by: America Pathways to the Present Picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Pogroms