Becoming American: An Ethnic History
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Providing valuable analysis on how people from different backgrounds mingle and diverge, Thomas J. Archdeacon discusses the origins of America and the various cultures that came together to form the country. From the English settlers who founded the Jamestown colony to the recent refugees from Vietnam and Cuba, the history of America has always been tied to the fortunes of its immigrants. In Becoming American , Thomas J. Archdeacon presents a fascinating account of the foreign peoples and cultures that, for nearly four centuries, have transformed American and, in the process, transformed themselves. Discussing the origins of the people who shaped America and weaving their stories together, Archdeacon elaborates on how people from all different culture backgrounds mingle and diverge, relating to the critical decisions that come with immigration.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0029009804
ISBN13:9780029009802
Release Date:March 1984
Publisher:Free Press
Length:297 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"
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thorough immigration history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book contains much information about immigration throughout American history. From where and why did the immigrants come? Where did they go and what did they do once they arrived? What was the response in America to immigration? These questions are answered in detail.
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