4. Who were the players entering the race for empire building late in the game during the 1800-1900s and why? What significance do these countries have in 20th century
history?

Why did some states believe they had the power to overturn federal laws?

In western europe, under the , jews enjoyed some autonomy. then, during the post–french revolution period, was also tolerant toward the jews.

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.