History of American Immigration

by Hammerschmidt, Peter A.

• ISBN13: 9781422206805
• ISBN10: 1422206807
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-15
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

Whether you call it a melting pot, a patchwork quilt, or an ethnic stew, America is like no other place in the world because of the remarkable diversity of its population. All of the ethnic groups that arrived on America's shores brought their own cultures, languages, foods, holidays, and religious views. This, in turn, has made North America truly a "land of immigrants."

Table of Contents

Introduction: America's Ethnic Heritage	p. 7
The Promise of Lady Liberty	p. 11
The First Arrivals	p. 17
The Great Rush to Prosperity	p. 25
Island of Hope, Island of Tears	p. 35
The Narrowing Gate	p. 43
A Nation of Nations	p. 51
Chronology	p. 56
Glossary	p. 58
Further Reading	p. 60
Internet Resources	p. 61
Index	p. 62
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