The Immigrant: Acquisition or Detriment?

ImmigrantAcquisitionDetriment

Overview

Students investigate historical and contemporary pros and cons of immigration and reflect on your own views of the issue.

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Grade

High School, Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

60-90 minutes

Topics

guided primary source analysis, immigrants, immigration, public policy

Author

Primary Source Nexus

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