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What are we studying today?
Immigration
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Melting Pot vs. Salad Bowl
Great American Melting Pot
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Why so many immigrants?
Wars or smaller conflicts in Germany, England, Russia and other countries created hardship for many foreigners.
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Economic Downturn
Countries like Ireland and Italy suffered from economic problems in the 1800s.
There were few jobs and no way to borrow money.
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Famine
In the 1840s, Ireland experienced a potato famine.
Since potatoes were the primary food for the Irish, thousands starved during this time.
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Religious Persecution
Jews, Protestants and Catholics were treated with discrimination and violence in parts of Europe.
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Industrialization
Meanwhile, America had tons of new jobs in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Religious Freedom
In America, religious freedom was protected by law.
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Political Freedom
The U.S. Constitution also guaranteed other rights, including the right to vote.
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Capitalism
In America, you could own land or buy a business!To immigrants, America was a place where anyone could get rich (or die tryin’).
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How did it happen?
Millions of immigrants arrived in the USA in the late 19th century and early 20th century from all over the world
Immigrants often experienced and exhilaration at arriving in America
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Ellis Island drama
Immigrants also dealt with harsh treatment from officials, and confusion of languages and culture upon arrival in America.
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Common Misconceptions
Anyone who wanted to come to America was welcome … no questions asked
Everyone who made it to the USA on a boat was let in
Equal numbers of people came from each country
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The Realities
You had to have someone in America to support you
Many people weren’t allowed off the boat due to illness and disease. Ships would stay in harbor for days.
Quotas were created limiting the amount of people allowed in
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Medical Inspection
Stick Your Tongue Out and Say AAAAHHHHHHH
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Hurdles to Citizenship
On Your Mark Get Set STOP!!!
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Sadie’s Story
Read Sadie’s Story and answer the corresponding questions.
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