Immigration Research Topics
A. Historical Eras in US immigration policy (actually start by researching the time periods and immigration)
1. Colonial Era (1565-1775)
2. Open- Door Policy (1776-1881)
3. Regulation (1882- 1916)
4. Restriction (1917- 1964)
5. Liberation (1965- 2000)
B. Ethnic/ Religious Groups and History of Immigration, Assimilation, and Struggle
6. Hmong Refugees (Post- Vietnam War)
7. Polish
8.German
9. Czech
10.Vietnamese (Post- War)
11. Chinese
12. Haiti (boat people)
13. Cuban (exiles after Castro takes over)
14. Mexican (legal)
15. South American (Illegal)
16. SE. Asian (Pakistan, India)
17. War torn Africa (Sudan, Darfur, etc)
18. Italian
19. Irish
20. Russian
21. Muslims (Pretty interesting post- 9/11)
22. Jews
23. Bosnian/ Croat Refugees
C. Major Criminal Gang History:
23. Italian Mafia
24. El Salvador Street Gangs- MS 13
25. Irish Mob
D. Historical Events/ Clashes
26. Zuit Suit Riots (Mexican)
27. Sacco and Vanzetti Trial (Italian)
28. Caesar Chavez and the Grape-Pickers Strikes (Latinos/ Latinas)
29. Yellow Peril (Asian/ Chinese)
30. Red Scare and Nativism (European)
E. Current Events/ Issues
31. Immigration and Sex Slavery/ Human Trafficking
32. Economic effects of Immigration (positive/ negatives)
33. Topic of your choice (Approved by Mr. Eizyk)
A. Historical Eras in US immigration policy (actually start by researching the time periods and immigration)
1. Colonial Era (1565-1775)
2. Open- Door Policy (1776-1881)
3. Regulation (1882- 1916)
4. Restriction (1917- 1964)
5. Liberation (1965- 2000)
B. Ethnic/ Religious Groups and History of Immigration, Assimilation, and Struggle
6. Hmong Refugees (Post- Vietnam War)
7. Polish
8.German
9. Czech
10.Vietnamese (Post- War)
11. Chinese
12. Haiti (boat people)
13. Cuban (exiles after Castro takes over)
14. Mexican (legal)
15. South American (Illegal)
16. SE. Asian (Pakistan, India)
17. War torn Africa (Sudan, Darfur, etc)
18. Italian
19. Irish
20. Russian
21. Muslims (Pretty interesting post- 9/11)
22. Jews
23. Bosnian/ Croat Refugees
C. Major Criminal Gang History:
23. Italian Mafia
24. El Salvador Street Gangs- MS 13
25. Irish Mob
D. Historical Events/ Clashes
26. Zuit Suit Riots (Mexican)
27. Sacco and Vanzetti Trial (Italian)
28. Caesar Chavez and the Grape-Pickers Strikes (Latinos/ Latinas)
29. Yellow Peril (Asian/ Chinese)
30. Red Scare and Nativism (European)
E. Current Events/ Issues
31. Immigration and Sex Slavery/ Human Trafficking
32. Economic effects of Immigration (positive/ negatives)
33. Topic of your choice (Approved by Mr. Eizyk)
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