As a class, we plotted out where our ancestors came from on the world map.  Now it is time to do some research about those countries.  Use Google Earth to view some of the countries that we plotted on the map.  You will have to change which "layers" show up to get the information needed.  Remember, you can use http://earth.google.com/tour/  to help you work the layers. 

Name:     Period:  1 3 4 5 7 N/A

DIRECTIONS:  Use Google Earth.  Take a few notes on the history of that country.  Try to find reasons for immigration in the information between 1840-1920. 

1. Ireland:

2. England:

3. France:

4. Germany:

5. Poland:

6. The Netherlands:

7. Lithuania:

8. Italy:

9. Hungary:

10. Denmark:

Travel to America:

Ellis Island:  Read the passages about Ellis Island, what is one new fact you learned that we did not cover in the class discussion?

11.    Ellis Island:

Angel Island was the west coast version of Ellis Island.  List one difference between the two places:

12.    Angel Island:

Visit the Tenement Museum in New York City.  What was tenement life like for the immigrants?

13.    Tenement Life:

The Statute of Liberty symbolized hope and freedom for new people.  Write a brief history of the Statue of Liberty?

14.    Statue of Liberty:

Some immigrants found help from religious organizations who tried to help them.  These people believed in the Social Gospel.  Perform an internet search for the term Social Gospel and describe it in your own words here:

15.    Social Gospel

Bonus!!

Define Push factor:

Define Pull factor: