Immigration: A Historical Analysis of Trends This three page undergraduate research paper defines what immigration is, examines why immigration occurs, why it has occurred, and why it continues to occur in the United States. The author discusses how immigration trends over the years have affected the spatial patterns of the population of the United States, particularly since the end of the Civil War, and includes relevant dates, nationalities, groups, and the geographical areas where settlement occurred. He also describes how immigration has affected the various regions of the United States. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 20068 Immigration History Trends.doc Price: 26.85