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Immigration Document #1

Immigration Document #1.

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Immigration Document #1

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  1. Immigration Document #1 • "Those who come hither are generally of the most ignorant Stupid Sort of their own Nation…and as few understand the Language, and so cannot address them either from the Press or Pulpit, ’tis almost impossible to remove any prejudices they once entertain…Not being used to Liberty, they know not how to make a modest use of it…I remember when they modestly declined intermeddling in our Elections, but now they come in droves, and carry all before them...In short unless the stream of their importation could be turned…, they will soon so out number us, that all the advantages we have will not in My Opinion be able to preserve our language, and even our Government will become precarious."

  2. Discuss with your partner and write down your reaction to the quote. • Who making this statement and who are they talking about?

  3. Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the   English, become a Colony of Aliens, who will shortly be so numerous… and will never adopt our   Language or Customs, any more than they can acquire our Complexion. 

  4. Discuss with your partner and write down your reaction to the quote. • What are the speakers concerns? • Both quotes were from the same person and spoken about the same group of people.

  5. Bill 1266: English-Only Law • Because English has historic value in the United States and because English remains the language of law and business and because the inability to speak or read English results in continued impoverishment and social isolation, we mandate that all persons over the age of twelve (12) shall be able to read and write in English to a degree of proficiency no less than that of the person’s other spoken languages. Failure to comply with this law will result in the revocation of any U.S. state- or national-issued documents, including a driver’s license, social security card, and U.S. passport as well as a prohibition against employment within the United States.

  6. What are the arguments made in the Bill for requiring English to be spoken by its citizens? • Do you agree or disagree with the bill, why? • What about the bill would you change?

  7. Conclusion How has the immigration debate changed and remained the same over the years? You and your partner come up with a 2 or 3 solutions that could solve the immigration debate.

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