First, they had to learn English. No one put up signs or notices in other languages for them.
Then, they had to get work, because the government didn't give money to anyone. You had to earn it yourself!
No one cut you any breaks if you were a different nationality. The Italians and Irish were especially subject to cruelty.
Swedish and German immigrants: many of these made their way to Wisconsin and Minnesota. They established dairy farms, in particular, and also grew wheat. In this part of the country, there are hundreds of Lutheran churches that they founded, as most of these immigrants were, if not Lutheran, Protestants.
2. It is different we all know that there is still racism during 1800's and until now. Statue of Liberty is just a big structure nowadays.