Unit 8
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The American Melting Pot

Background and Rationale:

The purpose of this unit is to tie together the story of Famine Irish immigrants with other ethnic immigrant experiences. This unit is designed for American Studies grades ten to twelve , complete with resources and activities.

Why? America is a nation of immigrants. Their history is our history.

Components of this unit are:

Lesson #13: Americanization and Nativism
-KWL Strategy Sheet

-Reading #6: The American Melting Pot
-Vocabulary
-Bibliography