European Americans/Immigration
Who Built America?
Immigration reform was the big debate in this video. When immigrants were allowed to enter American territory, the reform opened eligible for people to work and continue to make money. Some key points discussed: Immigrants are 30% more likely to start up their own business in the US, 18% of all small business owners in the US are immigrants. In 2007 alone 4.7 million people were employed by immigrants who owned and operated a business. A total revenue of 776 million was generated annually from these businesses. If immigration reform were to change it could potentially add 1.5 Trillion to GDP, ultimately adding between 4.5 and 5.4 Billion that the Government would accrue. Something I was unaware of was the fact that so many historical monuments and buildings were built by immigrants here in the US. The White House for example was built by immigrants from Scotland, Ireland, and other European nations. The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by an immigrant born in Germany and Grand Central Station.
What Immigrants looked like on Ellis Island?
This was one of the more interesting topics for me to view. Early 20th century clothing that was worn by immigrants who arrived in America …show more content…
In March 1968, thousands of students walked out of their schools in protest against equal rights and discrimination in the school systems. The walkout was to demonstrate the struggles that Mexican Americans face with immigration, education, housing, labor, and civil rights. Among the influences for the walkout was a teacher Sal Castro, he lead the demonstration and demanded changes be made within the school district. Picket lines were formed in front the Hall of Justice downtown LA, unfortunately thirteen individuals including Sal Castro were among the people arrested and charged with conspiracy to distrib
Who Built America?
Immigration reform was the big debate in this video. When immigrants were allowed to enter American territory, the reform opened eligible for people to work and continue to make money. Some key points discussed: Immigrants are 30% more likely to start up their own business in the US, 18% of all small business owners in the US are immigrants. In 2007 alone 4.7 million people were employed by immigrants who owned and operated a business. A total revenue of 776 million was generated annually from these businesses. If immigration reform were to change it could potentially add 1.5 Trillion to GDP, ultimately adding between 4.5 and 5.4 Billion that the Government would accrue. Something I was unaware of was the fact that so many historical monuments and buildings were built by immigrants here in the US. The White House for example was built by immigrants from Scotland, Ireland, and other European nations. The Brooklyn Bridge was designed by an immigrant born in Germany and Grand Central Station.
What Immigrants looked like on Ellis Island?
This was one of the more interesting topics for me to view. Early 20th century clothing that was worn by immigrants who arrived in America …show more content…
In March 1968, thousands of students walked out of their schools in protest against equal rights and discrimination in the school systems. The walkout was to demonstrate the struggles that Mexican Americans face with immigration, education, housing, labor, and civil rights. Among the influences for the walkout was a teacher Sal Castro, he lead the demonstration and demanded changes be made within the school district. Picket lines were formed in front the Hall of Justice downtown LA, unfortunately thirteen individuals including Sal Castro were among the people arrested and charged with conspiracy to distrib