Immigration & immigrant communities (1650-2016)

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Author:

Pula, James S., 1946- editor.

ISBN:

9781682172858

Physical Description:

xiii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Series:

Defining documents in American history

Defining documents in American history (Salem Press)

General Note:

Source of cataloging data: WCP

Abstract:

"This text explores the full history of immigration issues in America, from those early immigrants making their way through Ellis Island, to immigration issues in modern society. With in-depth analysis of a broad range of documents, researchers come away with fresh understanding and insight to study this hot button topic. Immigration & Immigrant Communities provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis of: The Chinese Exclusion Act -- Executive Order 9066: Japanese Internment -- Cesar Chavez: Commonwealth Address -- Pope Francis' Speech to U.S. Congress on Immigrants and Refugees and much more! Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. Written by historians and teachers, several elements explain the document's historical impact and provide thoughtful critical analysis, including a Summary Overview, Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes. Plus, an historical timeline and bibliography of important supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events covered. The documents discussed in this volume paint a portrait of the issues and challenges face by immigrants on American soil. This volume will be a useful addition to high school and undergraduate libraries, plus history collections of all sizes." -- Publisher's website

Contents:

Publisher's Note. Editor's Introduction. Contributors. In Their Own Words: Immigrant Descriptions -- A Description of New-Netherland -- A Voyage to America -- A Chinese Letter to Governor John Bigler -- Kleindeutschland in the 1850s -- Letter from an Irish Immigrant -- How the Other Half Lives -- A Polish American Protest of Immigration Restriction -- How I Found America -- Bartolomeo Vanzetti's Final Courtroom Statement -- An Address by César Chávez -- Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric -- Platform of the American Party -- Dillingham Commission Report -- "Shut the Door" -- Speech on Mexican Immigration -- Federal Legislation -- Naturalization Act of 1790 -- Homestead Act -- Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution -- National Quarantine Act -- Chinese Exclusion Act -- Immigration Act of 1891 -- Immigration Act of 1917 -- Immigration Act of 1924 -- McCarran-Walter Act -- Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 -- Executive and Judicial Actions -- Ho Ah Kow v. Nunan -- Woodrow Wilson's Third Annual Message to Congress -- Executive Order 9066 -- Presidential Veto of the McCarran-Walter Bill -- Plyler v. Doe -- Arizona v. the United States -- State of Texas v. United States -- Chronology. Web Resources. Bibliography.

Subject Term:

Immigrants -- United States -- History -- Sources.

Added Author:

Pula, James S., 1946-

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This text explores the full history of immigration issues in America, from those early immigrants making their way through Ellis Island, to immigration issues in modern society. With in-depth analysis of a broad range of documents, researchers come away with fresh understanding and insight to study this hot button topic.

Immigration & Immigrant Communities provides detailed, thought-provoking analysis of:

The Chinese Exclusion Act Executive Order 9066: Japanese Internment Cesar Chavez: Commonwealth Address Pope Francis' Speech to U.S. Congress on Immigrants and Refugees And much more! . Each in-depth chapter guides readers with historical insight and comprehension. Written by historians and teachers, several elements explain the document's historical impact and provide thoughtful critical analysis, including a Summary Overview, Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes. Plus, an historical timeline and bibliography of important supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events covered.

The documents discussed in this volume paint a portrait of the issues and challenges face by immigrants on American soil. This volume will be a useful addition to high school and undergraduate libraries, plus history collections of all sizes.

Reviews (2)

Booklist Review

Immigration has perennially been part of the American social and political discourse. This thematically arranged volume explores immigration in the U.S. through primary documents. The first part (10 documents) explores the immigrant experience via documents written by immigrants. The second part (4 documents) gives voice to critics of immigration. Legislation is immigration's primary driver, hence the next section (10 documents), which outlines major legislation. The last section (7 documents) focuses on relevant Supreme Court cases and executive actions. The selection is not intended to be complete. However, each chapter aptly outlines good historical analysis. Each essay starts with an overview, the impetus for writing, and a thumbnail biography. Following the primary document (complete or partial) is a document analysis and summary of recurring themes, followed by additional sources. An excellent resource for high-school history courses.--Hassanali, Muhammed Copyright 2017 Booklist

Choice Review

Immigration matters--and in particular immigrant children's rights under "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" or DACA--are very much in the news in 2017. Although this new guide in the "Defining Documents in American History" series provides only basic information on that specific action, it does cover more substantially the contours of immigration and immigrant culture in the US, from the arrival of the Dutch in the 17th century to the 2016 Supreme Court decision in State of Texas v. United States, which removed Obama-era barriers to the deportation of undocumented immigrants. This collection of 31 primary-source documents (each supported by a critical essay written by a contributing scholar) is edited by historian Pula (Purdue Univ. North Central), a prolific scholar whose own work adds credibility to the compilation. Although the documents are important, the principal value of the volume is in the essays, which offer contextual information to help students understand the importance of the documents. The volume also includes a glossary, a list of web resources, and a bibliography of useful readings. The intent of the work is to encourage the use of primary sources by high school and college students, and it succeeds admirably in that goal. Summing Up: Highly recommended. High school through upper-level undergraduate students; general readers. --Timothy G. Walch, Hoover Presidential Library