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Irish Immigration

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 14:36

Examines the history of Irish immigration to the United States, discussing why the Irish came, what their lives were like after they arrived, where they settled, and customs they brought from home.

Irish Immigration

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

Examines the history of Irish immigration to the United States, discussing why the Irish came, what their lives were like after they arrived, where they settled, and customs they brought from home.

Africans in America

  • Hart, Ayanna
1995
Traces the history of African Americans from the arrival of the first slaves to the civil rights movement of the 1960s and beyond and discusses their influence on America's history and culture.

Canadians in America

  • Hamilton, Janice
2006
Presents an overview of the history of the immigration of Canadians to the U.S.A. and their impact on American society, business, sports, and culture.

British in America

  • Goldstein, Margaret J
2006
A history of the immigration of the British from England, Wales, and Scotland to America and how they founded a new nation and government.

Salvadorans in America

  • Kowalski, Kathiann M.
2006
Presents a look at life in El Salvador, examines the history of Salvadoran immigration to the United States, and discusses the experiences of Salvadorans in the new country. Includes a list of famous Salvadoran Americans, a time line, and glossary.

Puerto Ricans in America

  • Taus-Bolstad, Stacy
2005
Examines the history of Puerto Rican immigration to the United States mainland, discussing why Puerto Ricans come, what their lives are like after they arrive, where they settle, and customs they bring from home.

Vietnamese in America

  • Coleman, Lori
2005
Explores the Vietnamese American community that has developed since the end of the Vietnam war when many refugees fled their homeland for America. Describes Vietnam, the refugee experience, and adaptation to life in America. Includes a timeline, glossary, and bibliography.

Russians in America

  • Behnke, Alison
2006
Follows Russian immigrants as they left their homeland for America in the 1700s to 1900s. Explains why the majority of immigrants arrived after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and when World War II ended in 1945. Explains the immigrants' struggles to find a place to work and live and be accepted in American society.

Pakistanis in America

  • Taus-Bolstad, Stacy
2006
Explores the Pakistani immigration to America. Describes why Pakistanis leave their country for America and discusses their experiences upon arrival. Also explore the contributions that Pakistanis have made to American society.

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