Lesson 2 - Ellis Island and Angel Island - Immigration to the United States.

1. What were some reasons immigrants came to the United States after the Civil War, and what challenges did they face upon arrival?

2. How did the concept of the “Melting Pot” affect the way immigrants were expected to live in America? Do you think this idea was fair or unfair? Why?

3. What were the key differences between Old Immigrants and New Immigrants, and how did these differences influence how they were treated in American society?

Agenda:

• Warm Up

• Guided Notes - Intro to Immigration

  • Push and Pull Factors

  • Melting Pot

  • Old vs New Immigrants

  • Nativism

  • Social Darwinism

• Ellis and Angel Island Activities.