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This Immigration to America: Stories and Travels interactive also includes:
- Student Activity
- Application of Mary Yee for Return Certificate
- Authorization for Return of Filipino to Manila, Philippine Islands
- Certificate of Arrival for Stephan Sevestian Bondareff
- Richard Arvay's Identification Form
- Intelligence Report on the Boat "America"
- Petition for Naturalization for Maria Garcia
- President Lyndon B. Johnson Signing the Immigration Act
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An eye-opening activity uses documents and photos to help academics understand the factors that pushed or pulled immigrants to America. Young historians group photos based on a push or pull factor, then complete a worksheet. Scholars also compare 1924 immigration policies to those of President Johnson's administration.
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Concepts
american history, the united states, american democracy, american culture, immigration, united states immigration, chinese immigration, irish immigration, government regulation, traveling, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, image analysis, photograph analysis
Instructional Ideas
- Guide a group discussion on learners' experiences with immigration, such as a grandparent moving to America
- Compare immigration polices during President Johnson's administration to present day
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- Activity can be completed individually, in pairs, or groups
- The resource uses primary images to enhance engagement
Cons
- None