This should be a paper of 4-5 pages.
Discuss Jewish immigration to the United States from 1880-1920. Be sure to discuss the reasons they came, from what countries they came, where they settled, what type of jobs they took and how they rose into the middle class.
Why do you think both the Jewish and Irish immigrants were so active in the labor movement and formation of labor unions? Compare the way the educated German-Jewish immigrants treated the later arriving, less educated Jews from eastern Europe to the way the Scotch-Irish treated the Irish who came after the potato famine.
Provide an overview of Muslim immigration to America after 1965. Discuss their reasons for coming to America, what countries they came from, their educational level and the barriers they have faced. If you were a Muslim living in America today would you feel welcome? Would you feel that you were being held responsible for the jihadist's attacks in America and abroad? How do you personally feel about Donald Trump's proposal to limit Muslim immigration to America? Based on what you learned this semester has America ever treated its immigrants like this before? Be sure to give specific examples.
In the film (Arranged), discuss the friendship between the two young schoolteachers. Describe the reaction of their parents when each of them brought their colleague home to study. Do you think Arranged sugarcoats the difference between Muslims and Jews in America?
In Dying in a Strange Country by TahiraNaqui, the main character (the older woman from Pakistan visiting her son in America) is concerned that she might die in America. Why is she concerned? Can you identify with her concern?
Review the immigration experiences of the Mexican/Americans, Irish/Americans and Italian/Americans. Compare and contrast their experiences based on why they left their homelands, how they got to America, what obstacles did they face in American and how did they ultimately contribute to America's cultural and political tableau.
To Clarify the assignment :
(( Provide an overview of Muslim immigration to America after 1965. Discuss their reasons for coming to America, what countries they came from, their educational level and the barriers they have faced. (1) If you were a Muslim living in America today would you feel welcome? (2) Would you feel that you were being held responsible for the jihadist's attacks in America and abroad? (3) How do you personally feel about Donald Trump's proposal to limit Muslim immigration to America? (4) Based on what you learned this semester has America ever treated its immigrants like this before? Be sure to give specific examples. ))
(1) For First question, I would like the answer to be as A Muslim living in America and I'm feeling welcome here to.
(2) For the second question, Yes some people would tell me I'm also for the jihadist's attacks in America and abroad, Although I don't think who ever did all these attacks are Muslim Because or religion does not order us to kill other people who are not Muslim.
(3) For the third question, I don't like Donald Trump for what he said about the Muslim people and say that the are terrorist and her won't let them come to America. Also I hope that he do the best for Muslims and all Americans to keep the country safe.
(4) For the fourth question, Yes America treated some of the immigrants like that before. AND GIVE EXAMPLE FOR IT.
In the film (Arranged), discuss the friendship between the two young schoolteachers. Describe the reaction of their parents when each of them brought their colleague home to study. Do you think Arranged sugarcoats the difference between Muslims and Jews in America?