Immigration

 Letters from America- An Immigrant’s Letter Home  American History  Mr. Sontheimer  Leaving your home to go off to a new place is very difficult. Immigrants that came to America between 1885 and 1914 were seeking betters lives but had very little understanding of the country that they were going to relocate their lives. In the case of many immigrants earlier waves of their fellow countrymen (or women!) were already in America and helped them to make the transition to a new life. You are going to put yourself in the place of one of these experienced immigrants and write a letter back to your home country to try and encourage more members of your family or community to join you (or not come!). Your final letter will be FIVE PARAGRAPHS LONG and follow the format that I have provided. All research materials will be available to you and may choose many of the details in your letter on your own. The following writing guide must be used for this assignment. You will also include 3-5 pictures to illustrate your letter. __ Circle Your Country of Origin __  Ireland Russia Poland Italy China Japan Africa Mexico Germany Scandinavia <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Other_______________ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Circle the reasons you left your home country __ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Religious Freedom <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Political Freedom <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Economic Opportunity <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Rejoin Family <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Curiosity <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Taken Forcefully <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Others___________ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Circle the methods and include the route that you used to travel here __ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Ship from Europe <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Ship from Asia <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Ship from Africa <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Land Passage from the South or North <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Other___________ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Circle the city where you have settled (or closest if you decide to be a rural dweller __ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">New York City <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Philadelphia <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Charleston <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Harrisburg  <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">San Francisco  <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Salt Lake City <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Other_________ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">What do you to support your family? Immigrants had a wide variety of jobs depending on their destination. Choose one occupation below (it must make sense for example you cannot be a fisherman in Salt Lake City) and include details from research about your job. <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Circle One <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Coal Miner <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Steel Worker <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Garment Worker <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Slaughterhouse <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Farmer <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Fisherman <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Other_____________ <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">How is life in America better? What do you like about living here compared to the place that you came from? Do you have more freedom? Do you have better food? What types of material possessions have you acquired? What else would you like to have? (remember all of these should be appropriate to the time period. You cannot have a plasma screen tv!) <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">What is hard about being an immigrant? Do you pay high rent? Is your home crowded? Do you face discrimination at work? What types of wages are you paid? Do you have to food available that you like? <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Finish your letter back to your native country by trying to convince someone else to either join you or stay home. Promote the benefits of immigration or warn your compatriots back home about the dangers of coming. Remember to summarize some of your key arguments from earlier in the letter to complete the task. <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Pictures- __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Your letter should be illustrated with 3-5 pictures that show aspects of your journey to America and the life you are living as an immigrant. If you need help inserting or finding photos please see me. <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> Terms to Define- Click on Links to research what these terms mean. Please create a summary for each one and place it in your wikispace. I suggest that you do this first in order to learn more for your letter. [|The Huddled Masses] - The statue of liberty is the tallest metal statue ever constructed. The statue symbolizes the American freedom and “a lady of hope” to many immigrants. [|The New Immigrants] - In 1886 about 334,203 immigrants came to America; this was the year of the dedication of the statue. In 1900, 14 percent of the American population was foreign born. Passports were unnecessary and the cost of crossing the Atlantic was just $10 in steerage. [|The Chinese Exclusion Act] - During 1882-1943 many Chinese immigrants were denied citizenship. All Chinese people, except travelers, merchants, teachers, students, and those born in the United States were barred from entering the country. [|Contract Agreement] - During the 19th century the demand for manual laborers grew. This demand for manual labor was met by indentured or contract workers. These laborers served under contracts which required them to work for a period of time, usually five to seven years, in return for their travel expenses and maintenance. They were provided food, clothing, shelter, and Medicare. [|Immigration Restriction] - During the late 19th and early 20th century, the United States imposed additional restrictions on immigration. Such as those people who were criminals, considered immoral, suffering from various diseases, or certain nationalities. [|United States's Changing Face] - As a result of massive immigration the United States has become the first truly multi-racial advanced industrial society. Work has always been the greatest magnet attracting migrants to the United States. Many fear that immigrants will make use of our services like welfare or unemployment benefits more frequently than our natives. ________________________________________cut___________________________________ Grade Criteria-Please attach to final paper draft. ____/15 Letter contains five well-written paragraphs that are joined together with a logical introduction and conclusion. Must include completed writing guide. ____/ 15 Letter contains AT LEAST three relevant and plausible details about immigration and the immigrant experience ____/ 10 Letter demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm for the assignment. ____/ 10 Required terms are displayed in wikispace with letter and pictures.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> All of the following details should be included in your opening paragraph. (Paragraph 1) **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Work __****<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> - All of the following details in this section should be included in your 2nd paragraph. **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Improvements- __****<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> All of the following details should be included in your 3rd paragraph. **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Obstacles- __****<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">All of the following details should be included in your 4th paragraph. **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';">Conclusion- __****<span style="font-family: 'Californian FB','serif';"> All of the following details should be included in your 5th paragraph. **