In 2010, the greatest percentage of immigrants to america came from

A total of more than 50 million immigrants, a combination of legal and illegal, came to the United States in the year 2010. According to reports, Honduras brought about 85% immigrants which made it the top sending country among others. Honduras was followed by India, Guatemala, and then Peru. This increase in the number of immigrants resulted in the parallel shoot up of the United States' low-income community.

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.