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What are we studying today?

What are we studying today?. Immigration. Melting Pot vs. Salad Bowl. Great American Melting Pot. Why so many immigrants?. Wars or smaller conflicts in Germany, England, Russia and other countries created hardship for many foreigners. Economic Downturn.

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What are we studying today?

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  1. What are we studying today? Immigration

  2. Melting Pot vs. Salad Bowl • Great American Melting Pot

  3. Why so many immigrants? • Wars or smaller conflicts in Germany, England, Russia and other countries created hardship for many foreigners.

  4. Economic Downturn • Countries like Ireland and Italy suffered from economic problems in the 1800s. • There were few jobs and no way to borrow money.

  5. Famine • In the 1840s, Ireland experienced a potato famine. • Since potatoes were the primary food for the Irish, thousands starved during this time.

  6. Religious Persecution • Jews, Protestants and Catholics were treated with discrimination and violence in parts of Europe.

  7. Industrialization • Meanwhile, America had tons of new jobs in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

  8. Religious Freedom • In America, religious freedom was protected by law.

  9. Political Freedom • The U.S. Constitution also guaranteed other rights, including the right to vote.

  10. 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’).

  11. 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

  12. Ellis Island drama • Immigrants also dealt with harsh treatment from officials, and confusion of languages and culture upon arrival in America.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. The Arrival • At Last there is Land

  16. Medical Inspection • Stick Your Tongue Out and Say AAAAHHHHHHH

  17. Hospital • The Doctor Is In!!!

  18. Detained • You Sir have Detention!!!

  19. Hurdles to Citizenship • On Your Mark Get Set STOP!!!

  20. Sadie’s Story • Read Sadie’s Story and answer the corresponding questions.

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