What were the changes in the immigration attitude towards new immigrants from Eastern/Southern Europe?

Is the ‘hydraulic metaphor’ of: torrents, floods, and waves of immigration true in the case of Gilded Age migrations? What was a typical transportation arrangement for someone traveling from Krakow, Poland to Detroit, Michigan as described in the article? How were the Chinese immigrants treated on arrival in California as opposed to the Europeans arriving in Ellis Island? The format for this: Essay narrative comprised of at least five paragraphs: an introduction (containing your strong arguments), three paragraphs or more (detailed analysis of your arguments with examples, in-depth coverage, and research), and conclusion. MLA is a must. Must respond and cite articles provided as well as any other readings to build the essay