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Explains the history of Ellis Island, its significance in United States history, and how it came to be restored into a museum, national landmark, and tourist attraction. Highlights its main attractions, including the Statue of Liberty. Features color photographs, a map, fact boxes, questions relating to the text, a glossary, and further resources.
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"Immigration is one of the . . . issues facing the world. In many areas of the world, significant numbers of immigrants and refugees attempt to leave their homes and make new homes in foreign countries. Not everyone is welcoming of these newcomers. In fact, rifts between political parties expressing different points of view around this topic are dividing people more than ever. Written to interest high school students while also remaining accessible...
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Throughout US history, many immigrant groups have faced discrimination. This has sometimes led to laws that restrict immigration. The 1924 Immigration Act limited immigration from eastern and southern Europe. The 1924 Immigration Act and Its Relevance Today explores this act and how it has shaped modern immigration laws.