Debate Teams: You will be randomly assigned to a team. Each team will consist of two students—one arguing in favor of immigration reform (Pro) and one against it (Con).
Debate Dates: The debates will take place on [insert date]. Ensure you are prepared and ready to present.
Reflection Due: Your reflection paper is due on [insert date], following the debate.
If you have any questions or need assistance with research, feel free to ask for guidance. Good luck, and remember to approach this issue with respect and a willingness to listen to different viewpoints!
We honor the immigrant experience and the pursuit of freedom through preservation efforts, educational initiatives, and community programs. As caretakers of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, we work to create bridges to history and to foster an appreciation for the rich tapestry of our national identity.
Our collections can connect you to Liberty and to the story of American immigration from anywhere in the world. We invite you to engage with our exhibitions and collections, and use our online resources to discover your roots and explore your heritage.
Go back to genealogy basics and explore ancestors in the census records! In this video, we’ll explore tips for analyzing census records, identifying family patterns, and even expanding your search with non-U.S. records. I'll walk you through a real census entry, share expert strategies to avoid common mistakes, and highlight key resources to support your genealogy journey. Whatever your genealogy research level, you’ll find actionable tips in today’s video!
Here are suggestions about ways to go about finding your ancestors.
The Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in United States history. Approximately six million Black people moved from the American South to Northern, Midwestern, and Western states roughly from the 1910s until the 1970s.
