Web DropIn 2:

American Immigration
by

Lauren Day-Lewis
SLM 521
Fall 2004
ladyliberty
    

Objective:  This activity will allow students to gain more information about American Immigration, including what groups immigrated to the United States and why they immigrated to the United States.  Also, students will take a closer look at the history of Irish immigration to the United States.

Overview:  Throughout the 19th century many different groups came to the United States in search of jobs, better opportunity, and a better life.  By clicking on the link below, you will find more information on immigration to America.  After you take a look at this website, read over the questions listed below.  In order to answer these questions, you will need to visit the other links within this website.

            The American Immigration Homepage - http://www.bergen.org/AAST/Projects/Immigration/

Questions:
  1. Describe the groups who came to America during the 19th Century.
  2. What are some of the main reasons for immigration to America?
  3. Where did the immigrants arrive and what was their method of transportation?

immigrants


Now, since you have visited the American Immigration Homepage, you probably found that a large number of people from Ireland came to America throughout the 1800s.  Visit the links below to find out more about Irish immigration to the United States.  Then, answer the next set of questions.

            The Irish - http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/Irish.html?tqskip1=1

            Irish Immigration - http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/kane98/kane_p3_immig/Irish/irish.html

Questions:
  1. What types of jobs or work did the Irish immigrants obtain in the 1800s?
  2. Describe the Irish Americans' involvement in the Civil War.
  3. How did many Irish immigrants maintain their culture and traditions through times of hardship?
  4. Name some cultural contributions that the Irish brought to America.
  5. Describe the Irish Americans' influence on American politics.