“Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt
In the year 1800, the idea of immigration began to storm the borders of America. Families around the world journeyed to America to discover a new beginning full of freedom and hope. Adjusting to a new way of life was a challenge for most families, but they savored every minute in this country knowing it would bring endless opportunities for their families. Immigration today has led to diverse opinions. Various cultures around the world such as Irish, Chinese and Italian families traveled across strenuous seas to reach their new home. As you review the various videos and resources, you travel back into history to experience the journey of immigration through the eyes of different cultures. As you discover the world and concepts of immigration, try to put yourself in each families shoes and think about how your outlook on immigration would be.
― Franklin D. Roosevelt
In the year 1800, the idea of immigration began to storm the borders of America. Families around the world journeyed to America to discover a new beginning full of freedom and hope. Adjusting to a new way of life was a challenge for most families, but they savored every minute in this country knowing it would bring endless opportunities for their families. Immigration today has led to diverse opinions. Various cultures around the world such as Irish, Chinese and Italian families traveled across strenuous seas to reach their new home. As you review the various videos and resources, you travel back into history to experience the journey of immigration through the eyes of different cultures. As you discover the world and concepts of immigration, try to put yourself in each families shoes and think about how your outlook on immigration would be.
Click the pictures below to watch a detailed video describing how the Italian immigrants traveled to New York.
This is a photograph on an Italian family entering New York. Here is a receipt of an immigrants travel documents to New York A family gathering their belongings and preparing for their long journey. through the immigration process.
This is an image displaying the Irish Potato Famine which was one of leading causes for immigration to New York. Click the illustration to read an article describing the causes and destruction that the Irish Potato Famine led to.