History
Historical Sources on Immigration to the United States, 1820-1924
2019·144 pages
A detailed look at U.S. immigration from 1820-1924 through primary sources and personal accounts.
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A detailed look at U.S. immigration from 1820-1924 through primary sources and personal accounts.
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Between the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, nearly forty million people immigrated to the United States. Poverty, widespread famine, and the California gold rush prompted many people to leave their home countries for America. Over time, however, the government tried to slow the flow of immigration with laws like the Johnson-Reed Act in 1924. In this book, students will read accounts from immigrants about the decision to leave home, the journey to America, and life in the new world. Add...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of hardship or conflict during immigration journeys.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of religious motivations for immigration.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on immigration policies and societal attitudes toward immigrants.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring accounts of poverty, discrimination, and systemic hardship.
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