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Immigration to the Golden Land: Jewish Life in America

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Learners examine waves of Jewish immigration during three time periods and analyze a variety of primary sources, including letters, memoirs, and laws, to gain insight into both the American immigrant experience and American society throughout history.

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19th century, jewish immigrants, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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14 days
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