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Immigration
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"The
United States has traditionally defined itself as a land of
opportunity, a refuge from persecution, and a nation of
immigrants. Today, more people than ever are trying to
enter this country. While most Americans believe that,
historically, immigration has strengthened the U.S., many people
now question whether immigration is still good for the
nation." (National Issues Forums, "The New Challenges
of American Immigration: What Should We Do?" June 2003.)
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'Lectric
Law Library
http://www.lectlaw.com/
Extensive and entertaining consumer-oriented guide to legal
information and related Web resources, created by Jeff Liebling
of Carson City, Nev. Searchable; with easily accessible sections
on "the hottest topics," from investment issues to
family law.
A
Walk Around Brooklyn - Thirteen
http://www.wnet.org/brooklyn/
This virtual tour of Brooklyn includes historic information on
its role in American immigrant experience, an interactive map,
panoramic views, and a selection of links to related resources.
Web companion to a Thirteen/WNET public television series.
American
West - European Emigration
http://www.americanwest.com/swedemigr/pages/emigra.htm
Essay on Swedish immigration to America by Ulf Beijbom, the
director of the Swedish Emigrant Institute in Vaxjo, Sweden.
From an extensive Web site devoted to the American West, created
by the Swedish immigrant Bengt Lindeblad.
Cross
Purposes
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/2005/june/cross.php
Article discussing illegal Mexican immigration into the United
States and the impact of these immigrants on the Mexican
economy. From the online edition of the 'Smithsonian' magazine
(June 2005).
Ellis
Island
http://www.ellisisland.org/
Information on the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the
American Family Immigration History Center. A search engine
finds names and countries of origin from the Immigrant Wall of
Honor. Sponsored by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island
Foundation, Inc.
Ellis
Island
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/ellisisle/
Outstanding online exhibit devoted to Ellis Island, with facts
and figures, photos, audio and video clips, and more. Provided
by the History Channel.
EyeWitness
to the Eighteenth Century
http://eyewitnesstohistory.com/18frm.htm
First-person accounts of some crucial, memorable, and dramatic
events of the 18th century. From Ibis Communications, a digital
publisher of educational programming. Includes source
information, references, and illustrations; searchable.
FirstGov,
the official site for U.S. Government information, services,
transactions, and forms
http://www.firstgov.gov/
Gateway to all U.S. federal, state, and local government
agencies and services available online, listed by organization
or type of material. Laws, rules, and tips can be browsed by
topic such as benefits, consumer protection, taxes, jobs, or
voting.
Homework
Center - Social Issues
http://www.multnomah.lib.or.us/lib/homework/sochc.html
Clearly annotated directory of Web sites that have perspectives,
background, data, and other information on current social
issues. Created by the Multnomah County Library (Portland, Oreg.)
for middle- and high-school students. An excellent resource.
Immigration
History Research Center
http://www1.umn.edu/ihrc/
The Univ. of Minnesota immigration and ethnic history research
center offers news, information on projects and publications,
and online resources, including searchable databases of
publications and images.
Immigration
to the U.S.
http://whyfiles.org/200immigration_pop/index.html
Well-illustrated multipart feature about the environmental
impact of a growing U.S. population and other
immigration-related issues. From The Why Files--a science
education magazine published online by the University of
Wisconsin at Madison.
Map
Collections Home Page
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/
Online map exhibit featuring Americana cartographic treasures at
the Library of Congress. Organized into sections on cities,
conservation and environment, exploration, immigration and
settlement, military battles, transportation, and general area
maps.
Migration
Policy Institute (MPI)
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/
Migration Policy Institute, a nonprofit think tank based in
Washington, D.C., provides a wealth of data, publications, and
links relating to U.S. immigration, European migration,
immigrant integration, and refugee-related issues.
Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
http://www.unhcr.ch/
From the UNHCR, information on the world's refugees, with
details on resettlement and online multimedia documentaries on
situations that have generated acute concern. Includes refugee
information, maps, references, and statistics for many
countries.
Population
Movements & Migration
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/
A historical overview of migratory movements, this online
tutorial focuses on migrations to and within Canada, the United
States, Mexico, and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Provided by the Department of History at the University of
Calgary.
The
United States in 2005: Who We Are Today, eJournal USA: Society
& Values, December 2004
http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itsv/1204/ijse/ijse1204.htm
This issue of U.S. Society & Values (an electronic journal
of the U.S. Department of State) discusses American identity,
values, culture, and the impact that current immigration trends
are having in the United States.
US
Dept of State - Global Issues
http://usinfo.state.gov/gi/
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International
Information Programs provides information on U.S. policy and
programs related to environmental issues, biotechnology, AIDS
and SARS, refugees, migration, drugs, and other topics of global
concern.
USCIS.gov
Home Page
http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
Web site of the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services. Provides information on eligibility, enforcement,
regulations, application forms, and news updates. |
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