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Exploring Primary Sources
Exploring Primary Sources
Below are two primary sources: The Emergency Immigration Act of 1921 and the Emergency Immigration Act of 1924. Please explore the abridged versions which highlight important selections for this activity. Full versions of both Immigration Acts are at the bottom of the page for your reference.
STEP 1:
STEP 1:
Before we deeply analyze the two primary sources, read through the abridged selections below to familiarize yourself with the documents, bearing the following questions in mind.
What similarities and differences are there between the 1921 and 1924 Immigration Acts?
What changed between the two acts regarding higher education?
EDITED-1921 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfEDITED-1924 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfStep 2:
Step 2:
Explore the quotes below for context around the immigration acts.
Step 3:
Step 3:
Read through the abridged sections again, this time paying close attention for increased understanding and comprehension.
EDITED-1921 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfEDITED-1924 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfStep 4:
Step 4:
Compare both acts by analyzing and identifying the details in the comparison form below.
Step 5:
Step 5:
Proceed to the Analysis page to complete the learning activity.
(Full versions of both immigration acts are included below for your reference)
FULL-1921 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfFULL-1924 Emergency Immigration Act.pdfPage updated
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