Uncover the truth behind immigrant ancestor myths

Debunking Three Myths About Your Immigrant Ancestors

America’s great era of immigration ended less than 100 years ago. For the vast majority of US residents, our ancestors came from other countries to find work, freely practice their religion, join family and friends already here, and escape danger back home.

In today’s national discourse about immigration, it’s often said that all our ancestors arrived from somewhere else, looking for a better life. That’s except for American Indians, whose ancestors had been here for millennia, and African-Americans, whose ancestors were forcibly brought here as slaves.

Responses to such reminders frequently include “My ancestors came here legally,” “They learned the language and became American” and “They didn’t take any handouts.” But these are myths, and here’s why.

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