Geography and History Activity 4: Cities Within Cities: Ethnic Enclaves
Students read about how industrialization and immigration increased the populations of cities in the United States after the Civil
War. They also learn about the development of ethnic enclaves and the living and working conditions
that many immigrants experienced there. Students then answer a series of questions based on the reading and an accompanying table.
Differentiated Instruction Activity 13: Immigration: Entering the United States at Ellis Island
Students review a flow chart and answer questions about the inspection process that immigrants underwent at Ellis Island in the early 1900s. In addition,
the activity includes modifications that can be used to meet the needs of students with different learning levels.
Linking Past and Present Activity 13: Lady Liberty
Students read about the Statue of Liberty, its history, and its symbolism. They then answer questions and draw conclusions
about what they have read.
American Literature Readings 4: from "All Right! Hurry Up!"
Students read a brief background on Abraham Cahan and a selection from his work “All Right! Hurry Up!” depicting immigrants in the
early 1900s who have recently arrived on Ellis Island and their relatives’ attempts to prepare them
for becoming Americans. The selection is followed by questions that require students to both recall
the reading and make inferences about what they have read.
Map Overlay Transparency Activity 21-1: Immigration from Europe
Using statistics from a provided table, students create a graph of European immigration to the United States from 1900 to
1950. Students then answer questions based on the information in the table and their graph.
Map Overlay Transparency Activity 21-2: Recent Immigrants to America
Students use a table to answer questions about immigration to the United States in 1993.