Immigration
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To enter nto an area, eg. a country
I’m glad to
enter
America!
People Immigrated into two places.
Circle the more popular one?
Angel Island
San Francisco, CA
Primarily Chinese and Japanese
Immigrants
Both were places people
were inspected to check
for disease and other health
concerns
Ellis Island
New York City, New York
Primarily European Immigrants
(South Eastern Europe)
Immigrants could be
sent back if those
health
concerns/diseases were
serious enough
Emigrate
To leave, or EXIT an area, eg. a country
Why did people come to America
He wants to HEAR your reasons you
came to America!
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Hope for better opportunities
Escape oppressive governments
Adventure!
Religious freedom
Jobs (industry – not farming)
What is the wave of Immigrants
that we are currently studying?
I SEE them coming, but from mostly where?
3rd Wave
18801920
South Eastern Europe