US History Unit 5
Vocabulary for Unit 5- This page defines words and phrases from this unit.  Read Through This First!
Emma Lazarus and the meaning of "The New Colossus"
  Alternative Short Essay Question From Page 42:  Research the situation the refugees from Hurrican Katrine went through after the destruction of New Orleans.  How was this experience like that of the immigrants coming to Ellis Island?  Use three specific examples to make your comparison.  Some good topics to compare are accomadations and housing, medical help, personal property, and education but there are many others.

A Timeline of the Crisis
Families in Limbo
Everyday Life for a Katrina Evacuee
Survivor's Story
Life in the Houston Astrodome
After Katerina: Web Exclusives
Read about the Great Potato Famine!

The Irish Potato Famine- a Wikipedia History
Digital History: Irish Potato Famine
Pictures of the Great Potato Famine from the period
Immigrant Research Help-  web page links for several immigrant groups and general information on Immigration To America.
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