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Teaching Why people came to America

Why people came to America

In the 1800s and early 1900s, millions of immigrants came to the United States. Many came to the United States because they wanted a better life, freedom, and jobs and opportunity.

Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge Foundation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why did people move to America in the 1800s and early 1900s?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

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