Immigration

by Lizann Flatt

Overview

From about 1820 to its height in the early 1900s, the United States and Canada experienced a huge influx of people from other countries seeking to become citizens. This fascinating book details the historical evidence that helps explain why there was a mass migration of people from around the world, and what they experienced during the process. Uncovering the Past: Analyzing Primary Sources History is in the past, but the way we view it is always changing. This remarkable series examines the historical evidence of events in history giving insight into why evidence is created and by whom, how it can be analyzed and interpreted in various ways, and how controversies in history can develop.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778715542
Publisher:	Crabtree Classics
Publication date:	02/28/2015
Series:	Uncovering the Past: Analyzing Primary Sources Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Learn About the Past? 4

Historical Sources: Types of Evidence 8

Analyzing Evidence: Interpretation 14

The Story Uncovered: Immigration 18

Different Views: New Challenges 32

Modern Examples: Recent Immigration 38

Timeline 42

Bibliography 44

Internet Guidelines 45

Glossary 46

Index 48