Immigration Worksheet 1 (Middle School)
Immigration Worksheet 1 (Middle School)
Immigration Worksheet 1 (Middle School)
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<strong>Immigration</strong> <strong>Worksheet</strong> 1 (<strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong>)<br />
An Italian Padrone.<br />
1. About how old was the Italian padrone when interviewed in 1939? At the time<br />
of the interview, how long had he lived in the United States?<br />
2. When and why did he come to America? How old was he? From whom did<br />
he hear about opportunities in the United States?<br />
3. What was his first job in America? How did he get the job?<br />
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4. How does he explain his economic advancement in America?<br />
5. How did he become a padrone? How did the system work? What services<br />
did he provide to other Italian immigrants?<br />
6. Do you think he took advantage of his fellow countrymen?<br />
7. How did World War I affect his business and community?<br />
8. Do you think he had any regrets about his life in America?<br />
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