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American Immigration History: A Legacy of Dreams and Challenges

Explore the rich history of immigration in the United States, from the era of the Statue of Liberty to the modern-day debates. Learn about the massive influx of immigrants over the years and the impact on American society. Delve into the complex narratives of the anti-immigration and pro-immigration camps, reflecting on the diverse opinions that shape contemporary America. Step into the shoes of an immigrant in a journal entry, detailing your journey and daily life in a specific time and place.

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American Immigration History: A Legacy of Dreams and Challenges

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  1. A Nation of Immigrants Ch. 14 Introduction

  2. What’s the message?

  3. In history…

  4. American Dream…

  5. Statue of Liberty Inscription… • “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” • Emma Lazarus' sonnet, New Colossus • What does this quote reveal about America’s history of immigration?

  6. So, How Many… • Historians estimate that fewer than 1 million immigrants – perhaps as few as 400,000 – crossed the Atlantic during the 17th and 18th centuries • From 1850 to 1930, the foreign born population of the United States increased from 2.2 million to 14.2 million • From 1880 to 1924, over 25 million Europeans migrated to the United States

  7. Currently… • In 2006, the number of immigrants totaled record 37.5 million • After 2000, immigration to the United States numbered approximately 1,000,000 per year* • Despite tougher border security after 9/11, nearly 8 million immigrants came to the United States from 2000 to 2005 – more than in any other five-year period in the nation's history • Almost half entered illegally

  8. Ultimately… • HUGE, unprecedented increase in the amount of people coming to the United States • People are extremely opinionated on the issue, leading it to be a major topic in the 2008, 2012 elections (and will be CRITICAL issue in 2016) • Many systems and laws in place to monitor the amount of immigrants

  9. Contemporary America… Message?

  10. Opinions Vary… VS.

  11. Now…

  12. Anti-Immigration Camp

  13. Pro-Immigration Camp

  14. Debate… • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSltLlwaK-c

  15. Activity…25 points • Step into the shoes of an immigrant in U.S. history • Maybe an ancestor or person in the video we watched • Compose a journal entry explaining where you are in life (have you made it to America or are you about to leave) • Describe, in detail, your daily life • One page minimum • Imagine a specific time, place, situation

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