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Author Archives: Peter Catapano
Slavery and the Making of America
Here is the first episode of PBS documentary Slavery and the Making of America. The Steven Mintz, “The Origins of New World Slavery” should serve as an excellent overview to add context to your viewing. The middle segment of episode one … Continue reading
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DACA and the Military
During our discussion about changes to DACA, there was some confusion on my part on exactly how those in the program qualified for military service. Here is an article in Politico that describes the programs that recruits non-citizens based on … Continue reading
Question of the Day
What can we learn from DNA and deep history that helps us understand immigration today? Reminder: Be sure to read document set 2 for Monday. We will have a brief open note quiz on the reading.
New Policy on DACA
As many of you probably know, the Trump Administration has announced that DACA will be ended in six months. I thought today we could take a brief look at what this new policy may mean. Here are a few links … Continue reading
The Human Family Tree
On this page, we also have a space for discussion of the films that we will see in class this semester. Today, we will watch a portion of a National Geographic documentary, The Human Family Tree. Please watch the rest … Continue reading
Statute of Liberty and the history of immigration
Here is a heated debate between Steven Miller, a Trump Administration adviser, and Jim Acosta, a reporter from CNN. The debate centers around the long history of immigration to the United States. The history of referred to by Miller and … Continue reading
Welcome to the History of Immigration Course Site
Welcome! On our course site you will find not only detailed information regarding course requirements, but a forum for discussion. We can continue on our topics from our class meetings or begin new conversation on current issues regarding immigration. I … Continue reading
