Our Ancestors and American History

The arrival in America of our ancestors was an important event for our families. Their arrival and the arrival of the many immigrants that came before and after them are a large part of American history. Most U.S. citizens are descendants of immigrants and these immigrants contributed to the tremendous growth of America. Most were farmers or factory workers. They did not become millionaires or political leaders but the U.S could not have achieved its growth without our immigrant ancestors.