Immigration

 Immigration What were the underlying reasons for Titanic passengers to make the voyage?  

The collective group of passengers represented on the Titanic was diverse. All ages, socioeconomic classes as well as multiple ethnicities boarded the ship. The majority of these people were not U.S. citizens rather immigrants looking to start new lives in America. However, some were citizens of the U.S. looking to make it back home to their families. After leaving port in Southampton, England the Titanic made stops in Cherbourg, France and Queensland, Ireland garnering more passengers before the ship made its final course for the United States.

A Few Basic Facts About Some of Those on the Ship

 * 80% of second and third class passengers were aliens
 * 10% of first class passengers were aliens
 * The ship contained passengers from Ireland, England, Sweden, Finland, France, the U.S. and others
 * 8 Chinese seamen were on board the ship

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