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Between the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, nearly forty million people immigrated to the United States. Poverty, widespread famine, and the California gold rush prompted many people to leave their home countries for America. Over time, however, the government tried to slow the flow of immigration with laws like the Johnson-Reed Act in 1924. In this book, students will read accounts from immigrants about the decision to leave home, the journey to America, and life in the new world. Additionally, students will read about xenophobic responses to immigration from the descendants of colonists. Through primary sources, this book provides students with an in-depth understanding of immigration to the United States.

This book charts the course of colonial America from Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of the new world in 1492 to the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775. Works and personal accounts by historical figures like John Smith and Benjamin Franklin provide students an understanding of topics like life in Jamestown and colonial education. In addition to learning about European settlers and explorers through primary sources, students will learn about the Native Americans who originally inhabited the country. Similarly, students will learn about African Americans who were forced into slave labor. Overall, students will gain an understanding of the colonies and how they became the United States of America.

Covers the history of early man in America from the earliest known sites to approximately 1492 A.D.

Describes Columbus' achievements and the holiday celebrated in his honor.

Discusses both hypothetical and historical voyages of discovery to America by the Phoenicians, Saint Brendan of Ireland, the Vikings, and such later European navigators as Columbus, Cabot, and Magellan.

Columbus Day is a time to celebrate the landing of the first Europeans in the Americas. From the landing of Columbus in 1492 to celebrations across the country today, Columbus Day provides an in-depth and informative overview of the holiday. www.av2books.com (book code W515378, security question "Spain".

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Simple text and illustrations introduce early readers to the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Presents the history of the Native Americans from earliest times through the arrival of the first Europeans.

Young readers will learn about the history of Columbus Day and why it is celebrated.