Immigration unfolds as a defining American question, offering both challenge and opportunity for readers.
Aliens or Americans? examines who comes to the United States, where they come from, and what happens next. This nonfiction study surveys immigrant groups, from Slovaks and Magyars to Ruthenians and Lithuanians, and what their arrival means for American life, work, and faith. It looks at neighborhoods, schools, and churches, and argues that the future of American society depends on how newcomers are welcomed and integrated.
The book combines social observation with calls for responsible action—emphasizing education, naturalization, and Christian outreach as pathways to Americanization. It invites readers to consider immigration not just as a policy issue, but as a moral and civic opportunity for a nation built on liberty and opportunity.
Ideal for readers of history, social studies, and religious perspectives who want to understand how immigration shaped early 20th‑century America and what it means for today.
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WITH INTRODUCTION BY JOSIAH STRONG. FORWARD MISSION STUDY COURSES. EDITED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S MISSIONARY MOVEMENT.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book brings a wealth of research on the state of immigration to America in the early 1900s. During this time, over a million immigrants a year were entering the country, most of whom were coming from southern and eastern Europe. More than a quarter of these immigrants were illiterate and a large majority were unskilled laborers. The author suggests that with these droves of unskilled laborers entering the country, the threat of dilution of the skilled American labor pool was cause for concern. Yet, despite the concern, the author makes it clear that at the time of writing, there was an overall sense of optimism that this mass migration of peoples would lead to a better America. Ultimately, this book is an insightful look into immigration at the turn of the twentieth century in the United States, and will be a valuable addition to the library of any historian of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330417560_0
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