Immigrants in America

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Italian Americans

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

Discusses the reasons why Italians immigrated to America, their passage, their jobs, their communities and the prejudices they faced.

The Chinese Americans

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

Discusses the diverse ethnicity of Chinese Americans.

The Irish Americans

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

Discusses why millions of Irish immigrated to America.

Italian Americans

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

Discusses the reasons why Italians immigrated to America, their passage, their jobs, their communities and the prejudices they faced.

Swedish Americans

  • Gunderson, Cory Gideon
2003
Presents an overview of the Swedish in America, discussing the major periods of immigration, social issues Swedish immigrants faced in early industrial America, and how Swedish-Americans have shaped American culture. Also includes a chronology, bibliography, and lists of further resources and related organizations.

German Americans

  • Sonneborn, Liz
2003
Chronicles the history of German immigrants in America, describing their positive and negative experiences--including harsh treatment during the World Wars--and their influence on American culture.

Italian Americans

  • Aldridge, Rebecca
2003
Looks at the history of Italian immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, how Italian Americans have been treated by American society, and the influence of Italian culture on America.

Chinese Americans

  • Martin, Michael
2003
Chronicles the history of Chinese immigrants in America, describing their positive and negative experiences--including building the transcontinental railroad and the prohibition of Chinese immigration into the U.S. from 1882 until 1943--and their influence on American culture.

Irish Americans

  • Graves, Kerry A
2003
Chronicles the history of Irish immigrants in America, describing their positive and negative experiences--including discrimination during and after the immigration from the Potato Famine--and their influence on American culture.

Japanese Americans

  • Mattern, Joanne
2003
Looks at the history of Japanese immigration to America, including the reasons for emigration, how Japanese Americans have been treated by American society, and the influence of Japanese culture on America.

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