Imagineyou are a
European immigrant to America, trying to adapt to the new life you sought. You
want to share your experiences with your family back home so they will better
understand.
Choosea country
of origin and religious tradition:
·
Country of origin
o Poland
o Italy
o Bulgaria
o Greece
o Ukraine
o Czechoslovakia
o Serbia
·
Religious tradition
o Catholic
o Jewish
o Lutheran
o Other
Protestant
o No
religious tradition
Writea 700- to
1,050-word first-person description of your experiences as an immigrant to
America in the late 19th or early 20th century. The description should take the
form of a journal entry, autobiography, or diary.
Includedescriptions
of the following:
·
The political, social, or
economic factors that precipitated your migration
·
The journey across the ocean,
including sleeping accommodations and available food
·
Ellis Island
·
The city you settle in and why
·
The racist attitudes of some
Americans
·
Tenement housing
·
Factory conditions, hours
worked, and pay
·
The status your children
eventually achieve
Formatreferences
consistent with APA guidelines
