The Immigration Act of 1924 Primary Source Analysis

Description

Explore the Immigration Act of 1924 in this comprehensive classroom lesson that delves into its historical background and biased motivations. This full-class session invites students to analyze the anti-immigrant stance of the act through a document sort, gaining insight into diverse points of view regarding the act.

This lesson provides a nuanced yes accessible exploration of a significant moment in history. Perfect for encouraging analytical thinking and a deeper understanding of immigration perspectives, this resource is designed for educators seeking an effective and engaging approach to teaching this pivotal era. Documents have been modified to reach students towards student understanding. You can view more in the preview linked here – The Immigration Act of 1924 Primary Source Analysis

Included within this resource:

• A Printable Version of the lesson – PDF (not editable), PowerPoint (editable), and a link to the Google Slides Version
• Ten primary sources – edited for middle school students – two for students to analyze and the rest students will use in a document sort
• A Detailed Lesson Plan

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