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We Are Americans: Voices of the Immigrant Experience
194 pp.
| Scholastic |
November, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-439-16297-1$$21.95
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4-6
This survey begins with prehistoric-era immigrants, then examines the New England colonies, the nineteenth century's mass-migrations, the anti-foreign sentiment of the early twentieth century, and the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Black-and-white photos, reproductions, and sidebars explore how immigrants endured prejudice, celebrated homeland traditions, and adjusted to new jobs, schools, and neighborhoods. Reading list. Ind.