Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Contents
On the move -- Early migrations -- The growing nation -- Mass migration -- Manifest Destiny -- Paths west -- The American Civil War -- A flood of immigrants -- Fears and legislation -- The twentieth century and beyond.
Summary
Discover just how important the movement of people to and across the United States has been throughout the nations history. Helpful photographs, fact boxes, and a timeline bring all the aspects of immigration and migration in America into sharp focus--from the bustling days of Ellis Island to the current debates about these issues.