This document discusses immigration to the United States from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It asks students to identify their family's country of origin and compare immigration numbers nationally. It provides information about Ellis Island and Angel Island, once major ports of entry for European and Asian immigrants respectively. It notes that all immigrants faced difficulties adjusting to life in America and that Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced particular restrictions and resentment. The document questions how immigration changed America at the turn of the 20th century and why the topic remains relevant today.

1. A Nation of Immigrants

2. Family RootsWrite in the area of the world where your family came from

3. National ResultsCompare with the national results from the 1900’s – 1930’sCompare them to the national results

4. Immigration ChartUse the chart provided to answer the 3 questions at the bottom of your worksheetWhen finished take a moment and look through the immigrant numbers

5. Ellis Island: ThenBecomes the major port of entry to the U.S. for most European immigrants during the 19th & early 20th centurieshttp://www.history.com/videos/arrival-at-ellis-island#arrival-at-ellis-island

6. Ellis Island: Nowhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/30638507#30638447www.ellisisland.org

7. Angel IslandLanding port for a majority of immigrants from Asia including China and Japan

8. Restrictions and ResentmentAll Immigrants found life different and difficult in some wayChinese: Were excluded and restricted in many ways as they were seen as inferior Japanese: Looked down upon by labor unions and had limited owning rights

9. Immigration ComparisonsHow did immigration change the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century?Why is this still a relevant topic to today’s world?http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/10/us/20090310-immigration-explorer.htmlImmigration Map

10. Upfront ArticleRead pages 14-16 in MagazinePlease do not write or damage the magazinesAnswer the questions surrounding the Immigration Debate (Not a page in notebook)Look at graphs and charts to better understandIf finished early flip through the rest of the magazine