Immigration – Late 1800s

Grade Levels

5th Grade

Course, Subject

History

Related Academic Standards

Compare and contrast common characteristics of the social, political, cultural and economic groups in United States history.

8.3.5.B 8.3.5.B

Illustrate concepts and knowledge of historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to United States history.

8.3.5.C 8.3.5.C

Differentiate how continuity and change in U.S. history are formed and operate.

Belief systems and religions
Commerce and industry
Technology
Politics and government
Physical and human geography
Social organizations

8.3.5.D 8.3.5.D

Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the history and development of the United States.

Ethnicity and race
Working conditions
Immigration
Military conflict
Economic stability

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Document-Based Question

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Immigration – Late 1800s DBQ

Description

Historic Background:
Between 1861 and 1914 almost 30 million people came from Europe to the United States. This increase in immigration to the United States had many effects.

Task:
For Part A, read each document carefully and answer the question or questions after each document. Then read the directions for Part B and write your essay.

For Part B, use your answers from Part A, information from the documents, and your knowledge of social studies to write a well organized essay. In the essay you should:

Explain how the arrival of immigrants changed life in the United States of America during the late 1800s.

Credits

Provided courtesy of Peter Pappas www.peterpappas.com
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Special thanks to: Kate Gillan, K-8 Social Studies Director at East Irondequoit CSD and all the district teachers who produced this series of DBQs and CRQs.

Immigration – Late 1800s