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Changing America Lesson 4: Hopes and Immigration

What hopes do you think immigrants have when they come to the United States? Explore this link, THE NEW AMERICANS . Meet the New Americans | PBS, then write about what hopes and dreams you think they have here.

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Changing America Lesson 4: African Americans

Most African Americans had a different experience coming to America. They did not come voluntarily, but were forced to come as slaves. Once they were here, most lived in the Southern United States, where slavery was legal. As time passed after the end of slavery, more and more made their way north and west, to [...]

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Changing America Lesson 3: Native Americans

Do these three activities in order, to learn about what Native American culture was like before large numbers of people came from Europe, what happened when they fist met, and what happened over time: Native American Cultures The First Thanksgiving Immigration…Native American: Destroying Cultures

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