1. In what ways were the various immigration histories illustrated on the time lines similar? How were they different?


2. What push and pull factors that caused immigration did you find most compelling? Why?

(pull factors are what draws immigrants to settle in a new country and push factors are events happening in an immigrant's home country that make them want to leave and find another home).


3. Were you aware of the cultural contributions of all of the ethnic and racial groups presented, or did some of the contributions surprise you? Explain.


4. Do you know how your ancestors arrived in the United States? Where did they come from, and why?