Immigrants went to urban ghettos of the late 1800s to

complete the process for full citizenship.

live among people of a similar culture.

find work.

live in tenement houses.

Between 1880 and 1900, cities in the United States grew at a dramatic rate ... for the population growth of cities were immigrants arriving from around the world ... those who lived in the suburbs and traveled in and out of the city for work, ... Many of those who resided in the city lived in rental apartments or tenement housing.