Irish Immigration
From: Digital Inquiry Group
Grade Level: (MS), (HS), (College)
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 1 class period or less
Length of Reading: Paragraphs
Irish immigrants were discriminated against in 19th-century America. This lesson tackles the question: Were Irish immigrants considered "white"? It includes background info and slides for brief lecture, 2 very short docs, 2 political cartoons, worksheets and a graphic organizer.
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Grade Level:
(MS), (HS), (College): We put these in parentheses because there is no specified age group for the activity; however, we think it would be well suited for middle school, high school, and college students
This Activity Involves:
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Hamilton, Grant E., Artist. Where the blame lies / Hamilton. New York: Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co., April 4. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/97515495/>.
