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This Land Is Our Land

A History of American Immigration

by Linda Barrett Osborne
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A YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist, Linda Barrett Osborne's This Land is Our Land "explores the history of American immigration from the early colonization of the continent to the contemporary discussions involving undocumented aliens."*

American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the "American Dream." On the other hand, depending on prevailing economic conditions, fluctuating feelings about race and ethnicity, and fear of foreign political and labor agitation, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may stay as citizens.

This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout US history, particularly between 1800 and 1965. The book concludes with a summary of events up to contemporary times, as immigration again becomes a hot-button issue.

"Exceptional . . . Outstanding archival photographs and illustrations complement the comprehensive text and encourage thoughtful discussion . . . An excellent time line and end notes and a thorough bibliography make this an effective research tool." —*School Library Journal (Starred Review)

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    April 12, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781613129272
      • File size: 21027 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781613129272
      • File size: 21027 KB

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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.9
    • Lexile® Measure: 1080
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 6-9

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.9
  • Lexile® Measure:1080
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6-9

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