Jewish Immigration to the United States from 1881 to 1910 Studies in History, Economics and Public Law, Vol. LIX, No. 4, 1914

"Jewish Immigration to the United States from 1881 to 1910" by Samuel Joseph is a detailed historical examination of a crucial era of Jewish migration to America. The book explores why so many Jewish people left Eastern Europe, pointing to tough financial times, unfair treatment in society, and troublesome political climates as major reasons. It starts by looking at what made Jewish immigration special compared to other groups coming to America, particularly focusing on the circumstances in Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Roumania, where most Jewish immigrants came from and describing the difficulties and discrimination they faced, which ultimately pushed them to seek a new life in America. This first part sets the stage for understanding what these immigrants went through and how their unique identity played a role in the bigger picture of American society.