Immigration:

Presents a chronological study of immigration to the United States throughout history

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Main Author: Wepman, Dennis (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Facts On File, Inc. c2008
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Summary:Presents a chronological study of immigration to the United States throughout history
Item Description:"Originally published as a volume in the Eyewitness history series"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-456) and index
Colonists and immigrants: 1607-1700 -- The colonies expand: 1701-1775 -- The American revolution and after: 1776-1813 -- Beginnings of mass immigration: 1814-1860 -- The Civil War and after: 1861-1880 -- The "new immigration": 1881-1918 -- The "immigrant problem" and the federal government: 1890-1921 -- The door closes: 1922-1946 -- Some windows open: 1946-1954 -- After Ellis Island: 1955-1999 -- Immigration in the new century: 2000 and beyond -- Appendix A: Documents -- Appendix B: Biographies of major personalities -- Appendix C: Maps -- Appendix D: Graphs and tables -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 476 p.) ill., maps

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