In the early 20th century, many of those living in America were immigrants from other lands. They had come to America in search of a better life. America was seen as the land of opportunity, a place to make your fortune and set down roots where your family could grow and prosper. Many people hoped for their own home, on their own land, with a meal on the table and a bed to sleep in, and perhaps even the luxury of a car. A famous quote from this time is: “A Chicken in Every Pot and a Car in Every Garage”.
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Those who had come had the courage to start a new life and to seek opportunities wherever they could find them. Sometimes the dream became a reality, however for others, the dream became a nightmare of hard labour.