Articles related to "Immigration"



Absolut and Aztlan
Absolut Vodka produced a Spanish ad which many anti-illegal immigration activists saw as encouraging the repatriation of the southwest US back to Mexico.
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Colonial Immigration: An Overview
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
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Arab Americans: Past and Present
Some brief facts about Arab Americans, including early immigration, ancestry and population centers of Americans of Arab heritage.
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Beginning Research in Central Europe
Some good starting points to begin research on your Central European immigrant ancestor.
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Castle Garden Immigration Station
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
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European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
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Frederick Jackson Turner and the Closing of the American Frontier
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
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Help in Beginning Immigrant Research
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
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Vampires - Part 1
a program, an author, his family and the start of a journey.
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Vampires - Part 2
Net Vampire. A review of this Freeware program accompanied by the story of the relocation of the Author & his family from the Ukraine to Canada.
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BallinCity Emigrants World Hamburg
Between 1850 and 1939 over 5 million emigrants passed through Hamburg to leave Europe for good. This museum keeps emigrant records and offers a journey back in time.
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Canadians Moving Home from the US
Are you a "snowback" moving back to Canada from the US? This article covers the basics for Canadians returning to Canada to live or work. Avoid surprises by planning now!
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Homebound: Grandfather's Journey
A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.
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Review of Brick Lane by Monica Ali
Monica Ali's first novel shows immigrants taking old identities with them, but change is inevitable and the mix of old and new makes for a better life.
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The Soccer War of 1969
Sparked by one countries effort to curb illegal immigrants from the other, the brief four day war was an interesting footnote in military history.
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Undocumented Migrants/Human Beings
This article discusses a few cases of recent migrant deaths, and argues to see them as more than isolated incidents.
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Violence in Spain and France
Spanish separatists along with French xenophobes continue violence against civilians and immigrants. Terrorism and religious intolerance reappear in Spain and France.
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Movie Review of The Visitor
When a burned-out professor visits New York City for a conference, he never expects music to set his world on fire.
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A Dirty Verb
Growing numbers of individuals from Third World countries escape restricted, depleted and abusive environments to make a new life in the United States, perceiving it to be a kind of frontier. Americans resent the intrusion, and feel displaced, because they lack a similar opportunity.
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SEARCHING ACROSS OCEANS: PART 2
placing our ancestors in history
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Taking a Closer Look at Surnames
Discovering the spelling changes of our surnames can break down some of our brick walls.
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Buchanan Again
Examination of recent issues with regard to Patrick Buchanan. Should Buchanan run as a Reform Party candidate? What should be the reaction of the GOP. Is Buchanan an anti-Semite?
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Ellis Island Called Heartbreak Island
The dark side of Ellis Island differs from the vision of immigrants arriving in a land of freedom. The facility also detained thousands of undesirables.
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Haunted Ellis Island
This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.
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Modern Slavery in America
Immigrants come to America often looking for a brighter future, but in some recent cases there are people who find themselves sold to families and worked as a slave.
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Tasty Cuban Recipes
Sample the flavors of Latin cooking in your kitchen. Try Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) and a simple-to-prepare Tomato-Basil Bisque.
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The Evolution of Ellis Island
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
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Immigrants Face Discrimination
Immigrants face challenges with access to education, health care, mental health services, citizenship and housing.
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Muslims in America
A brief history of Muslims in America to the present.
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Thomas D'arcy McGee
An Irishman, McGee joined the political fray, gaining a reputation as one of Canada's best speakers. His enthusiasm earned him both praise and enemies.
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France : an introduction
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
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KEEPING UP WITH INTERNET GENEALOGY: MISC. SITES
a short list of places to find new transcribed data
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Anniversary Countdown for 2007
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
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New Bill Set To Repeal the Anti-terrorism Law
A new bill has recently been introduced that would repeal the use of secret evidence that has been used against many Muslims and Arabs in the United States.
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When Numbers Aren't What They Appear
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The Coracle
The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.
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Criminals in the Workplace
Employers' attempts to level their competitive playing fields have led to the creation of thriving criminal underground economies in both Canada and the U.S.
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Terror suspect left in the limbo
Mohamed Harkat's case takes a turn as he receives bail, faces a deportation order, and the government loses its bail appeal. But the final word is the Supreme Court's.
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Elections: Part I, the Liberal Party of Canada
The Prime Minister called the elections. First up, the Liberals.
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A Brief History of Brazilian Cooking
A short history of the birth of Brazilian cooking
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Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
A look at the life and work of C. F. W. walther, founder of the Missouri Synod as well as Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the Synodical Conference. Dr. Walther was voted the most influential American Lutheran by readers of this forum.
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Vines, Roots, and Phylloxera.: Vitis Vinifera
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Walkabout Art
An account of the American Walkabout Tour to the United States, by one of the poets who survived it.
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SEARCHING FOR DISTANT COUSINS PART II - LETTER WRITING
tips on contacting cousins by mail
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Air Travel with Children
Our daughter was ten months when we took her on planes, trains, and automobiles. Here are some hands-on tips for air travel with an infant you won't find elsewhere.
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Bob Rae Banned From Sri Lanka
Liberal MP (Member of Parliament) Bob Rae has been banned from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government justified it calling Rae a Tamil Tiger supporter.
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Child Soldier Turned Rapper
Emmanual Jal escaped from war in Sudan as a child and now spreads his message of peace. From the age of 7 they trained him for combat, but his peaceful spirit won out.
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Cover the Uninsured Week
There are 9 million uninsured children in the U.S. The annual Cover the Uninsured Week awareness campaign helps uninsured families find proper health insurance.
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Global Sources of Human Resources
As multinational expansion embraces fast-growing emerging markets like Brazil, India and China, senior executives must decide best sources for their overseas operations.
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History of Halloween
A favorite American Holiday, Halloween, or All-Hallows' Eve, has its roots in Pagan Celtic traditions, Roman occupation, and the Catholic Church
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