Publisher's Synopsis
This text explores the full history of immigration issues in America, from those early immigrants making their way through Ellis Island, to immigration issues in modern society. With in-depth analysis of a broad range of documents, researchers come away with fresh understanding and insight to study this hot button topic.
Immigration & Immigrant Communities provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis of:
- The Chinese Exclusion Act
- Executive Order 9066: Japanese Internment
- Cesar Chavez: Commonwealth Address
- Pope Francis' Speech to U.S. Congress on Immigrants and Refugees
- And much more!
The documents discussed in this volume paint a portrait of the issues and challenges face by immigrants on American soil. This volume will be a useful addition to high school and undergraduate libraries, plus history collections of all sizes.
