Immigration (Social Issues in American History Series)
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This engaging narrative chronicles the history of the immigration to America from the 1600s to the present. The author offers an in-depth exploration of the American immigration experience, including why people emigrated, what they left behind, and what they found when they arrived. He also delves into the immigrants' unique contributions to the history and culture of the nation. The book examines the legal and social aspects of immigration, beginning with the founding of Jamestown in 1607 through the 1994 passage of Proposition 187 in California. Also featured are a brief chronology of immigration and the biographies of 45 important figures in American immigration history. The text is enhanced with photos, illustrations, and political cartoons, and a detailed bibliography is also included.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0897748735
ISBN13:9780897748735
Release Date:December 1994
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:214 Pages
Weight:1.13 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"
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Americas History Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences TextbooksCustomer Reviews
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