Lesson 16: Immigration Introduction

Introduction

Important Icon In this lesson, you will consider the significance of the movement and migration of people and how it affected all societies involved, including the new places that people moved/migrated to as well as the places they left behind. Important Icon

Focus Questions:

How did the movement or migration of people and ideas during the turn of the century affect the societies involved and contribute to industrialization? 

Why did people immigrate to the United States?

Immigration

Take a look at the photo below. Look closely at the people in the photo and the picture as a whole. 

Primary Source Immigration Image

Picture from Library of Congress, Fair Use.

In your social studies journal, draw the graphic organizer below on the next available page. Analyze the photo and record your thoughts on your Primary Source Analysis Tool Organizer.

Primary Source Analysis Tool Graphic Organizer

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Ellis Island was the largest immigration station in the United States from 1892 to 1924. Over 12 million immigrants came through Ellis Island during this period. The island was nicknamed the "Island of Hope" for many immigrants coming to America to find a better life.

  In your journal:  Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.

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View the slideshow below to learn more about the “Island of Hope” and why so many immigrants came here. 

 Interactive

Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. Add these new words to the table you started in lesson 1. You will also review the key terms from our previous lessons.

Today, Ellis Island is part of the National Park Service with the Statue of Liberty. Tourists can visit Ellis Island where the main building is now an immigration museum.

 

 

    

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