Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: 19th Century Irish Immigration

19th Century Irish Immigration

Historian Hidetaka Hirota talked about Irish immigration during this time period.

Description

Historian Hidetaka Hirota talked about Irish immigration during this time period.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the beginning of immigration restriction in the U.S.
  • Describe the American perception of Irish immigrants during this time.
  • Who determined if an Irish immigrant should be deported?
  • Who supported these measures?
  • Were there any legal protections for Irish immigrants?
  • Explain how the 14th Amendment affected these groups of people.
  • Describe the experiences of different immigrants groups in the U.S.
  • Explain how American opinions regarding Irish immigrants changed over time.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • 14th Amendment
    • Deportation
    • Destitute
    • Impoverished
    • Naturalization
    • Pauper
    • Welfare

    Topics

    ImmigrationU.S. HistoryWorld History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School