Why I chose to research immigration in colonial times

I settled on the topic of immigration during colonial times because I am descended from immigrants. However, the Chinese came to America much later, well outside the time period this class covers. The story of how America formed is ground in how people were dissatisfied in how life was in the old world. They sought opportunity that was not available had they stayed in Europe. For daring to take a risk, one that could very likely end in their deaths, and formed a new nation out of it.