Progressivism

Click on the picture to go to an article over the book The Jungle.  Then answer the questions below after reading the article.  


1. Who are the main characters of the article?
2. What is the setting of the article?
3. What is the tone/mood of this article?
4. What challenges does the main characters face?
5. What was the purpose of Upton Sinclair writing the jungle?
6. How did this book change the United States?

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Click on picture for video over Jacob Riis

Immigration

Angel Island

Click on picture to go to Angel Island website.  When you get there put your cursor over the immigrant voices and go to read a story.  You then can choose if you want to pick someone by photo, name, or location.  Then read a persons story.  

Write a summary of this story.  It needs to include:
1. Who it is
2. When they went through Angel Island
3. The writer and their families experiences in the United States
 

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Ellis Island

Click on picture to go to Ellis Island website.  When you get there put your cursor over the Ellis Island and immigrant experiences.  Then you click on family histories.  Click on a picture of your choice and read their story. 


Write a summary of this story.  It needs to include:
1. Who it is
2. When they went through Ellis Island
3. The writer and their families experiences in the United States

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Top view Ellis Island Resource

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Titanic - Why did the Titanic Really Sink?

Click on picture to go to chat room. Make sure your first and last name are your nickname so that you can get credit.

Video and information on Ellis Island

National Park Service website for Ellis Island

Angel Island National Park Service website

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