Between 1880 and 1910, millions of immigrants came to the United States seeking opportunities and fleeing hardships. Push factors in their home countries included famine in Ireland and crop failures and unrest in Europe and Mexico. Pull factors attracting them to America were land offered through the Homestead Act, abundant factory jobs, and freedoms like religious liberty. Immigrants faced difficult transatlantic journeys and were often housed in poor conditions below ship decks. Upon arrival, they underwent medical and legal inspections at Ellis Island before dispersing to cities, where many lived in ethnic enclaves to maintain their traditions as they assimilated to American culture. However, nativism and discrimination against new immigrants remained problems.
This is the last of a series of lectures on African American history from the Civil War to the 1st WW. It covers the era of the Great Migration, focusing on their living conditions in the South and reasons that lead them to head of the North in such great numbers. The quiz with results is included.
Industrial america part 2 immigration urbanization and labor 2016Elhem Chniti
This is the last lecture for 2nd year students of English in American Civilization. It covers the second part of the Chapter on Industrial America and the social and labor issues related to the Gilded Age
Info-graphic review about immigration in United States. Illustrated with stats, facts and maps. Learn about the history of immigration in the U.S, immigration policy, illegal immigrants, economics of immigration, population growth and need for reform.
This is the last of a series of lectures on African American history from the Civil War to the 1st WW. It covers the era of the Great Migration, focusing on their living conditions in the South and reasons that lead them to head of the North in such great numbers. The quiz with results is included.
Industrial america part 2 immigration urbanization and labor 2016Elhem Chniti
This is the last lecture for 2nd year students of English in American Civilization. It covers the second part of the Chapter on Industrial America and the social and labor issues related to the Gilded Age
Info-graphic review about immigration in United States. Illustrated with stats, facts and maps. Learn about the history of immigration in the U.S, immigration policy, illegal immigrants, economics of immigration, population growth and need for reform.
Should LGBT Rights Be Accepted Globally?Maps of World
Should LGBT Rights Be Accepted Globally? Find in-depth review with supportive infographic, video and discussion. Learn more about LGBT community in the US, History of LGBT rights, Religion and LGBT rights, LGBT movements and organizations, Top 10 destinations LGBT travelers should avoid, Should LGBT rights be recognized worldwide? Let us know what you think - Vote & Comment. http://www.mapsofworld.com/poll/should-lgbt-rights-be-accepted-globally.html
A "report" from the anti-drilling group Food & Water Watch. It is a compendium of hackneyed, worn-out, recycled, nonsensical pablum that fracking will fry the earth. It's based on the misconception that using fossil fuels leads to global warming and attempts to equate fracking with so-called "climate change." Essentially, it's fundraising propaganda for FWW.
This is the introductory lecture for 1st year's students of English in American Civilization. It introduces them to the founding values of the American Nation
The 2nd and 3rd lectures for 1st year's students of English are devoted to the history of immigration to the United States from the Pilgrim Fathers to most recent legislation on immigration
American Civ Chapter two: A Land of Immigrants Elhem Chniti
These are the slides of lectures 2 & 3: A Land of Immigrants.
It is an overview of the history of immigration to the US, from the first settlers to the current issues under the Trum Administration.
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