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1.) Students will define the following terms in writing:

2.) Students will work with a partner to research and list the ways immigration has had both a negative and positive effect. Results of their research will be shared with the class.

3.) Each student will make a graph that provides data on the various groups of immigrants who have come to this country since 1960. A written paper examining how these various groups have impacted or changed the United States will be included with the graph.

4.) In groups, students will examine the current U.S. immigration policy. After reading and discussing the policy, students will answer the questions provided by the teacher.

5.) After answering the questions, students will design a new policy that will address the questions.

6.) The group policy will be presented to the class with the rationale for the proposed changes.

Students will write an original position paper (1 to 2 typed pages) presenting the strengths and weaknesses of the immigration policies their group developed. Assess the paper using a student developed rubric.

Students will answer the following questions:

1. Why did U.S. lawmakers not feel the need to begin restricting immigration until 1875?

2. Why was the U.S. a magnet for immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

3. What factors prompted Congress to pass laws restricting immigration?

4. What are the main concerns in shaping an immigration policy?