Migration to and within the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s

Information

Overview:

This lesson can serve as an introductory activity for a unit on United States immigration. The goal is to familiarize students with some of the countries of origin for migrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries and to familiarize them with settlement patterns across the country in both urban and rural settings.

Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Grade Level:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:
Development of Industrial United States (1870-1900), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), Geography
Location:
United States
Time Period:
1870-1900

Associated Map Set