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In your opinion, what should the USAs policy on immigration be? What are the pros / cons to your position? Class Discussion Friday, November 22nd

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After today Students will explore both sides of the USA immigration debate. Students will look at migration patterns within and from Latin America Students will find and analyze political cartoons on immigration.

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Homework Find 3 current events stories over the 5 day Thanksgiving break. These stories can be from a variety of sources: print, radio, internet, television. Provide Mr. Henry with a copy or link to the site where you found the story. Write a short synopsis (5 -7 sentences) of the story. Be prepared to discuss the story AND your feelings about the story when you return.

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Class Notes The 1960s and 1970s were a time of tremendous population growth in most parts of Latin America. The 1990s and 2000s have generally seen declining rates of fertility in this region due to factors like increased urbanization & education. Exceptions: Guatemala & Bolivia two rural countries with high Amerindian populations.

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Bolivia President Evo Morales is one of the few indigenous Americans to lead a Latin American country. He is a socialist who advocates land reform and redistribution of wealth. He is often critical of the USA and its policies.

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Political Cartoon

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Class Notes After gaining their independence from Iberian (European) countries many of LA new leaders sought to increase immigration from their former Colonial masters. From the 1870s to 1930s large numbers of Italians, Portuguese, Spanish, and Germans immigrated to Southern Cone countries. The DeKirchners of Argentina Former and current President.

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Class Note Between 1908 and 1978 a quarter million Japanese immigrated to Brazil which is now home to 1.3 million people of Japanese descent. In more recent years much of this immigration has come from South Korea. Former President of Peru Alberto Fujimori

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Political Cartoon

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Class Notes Migration occurs within the region of Latin America due to shifting economic and political realities. PUSH EG Civil War in El Salvador PULL EG Venezuelas oil boom.

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However Americans are most familiar with immigration INTO the United States from Latin America. While the majority of Hispanic immigrants in the USA are Mexican - not all immigrants from this region are Mexican. Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the USAs population.

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Political Cartoon

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Border crossing gone bad

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Agricultural Workers

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Transnationalism Transnationalism is the phenomenon whereby many migrants maintain close ties with their home countries. Remittance Payments are transfers of money from one country to another. According to the NY Times about 50 billion dollars leaves the USA annually in recent years. This is an important source of income for many LDCs

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Build a bigger wall????

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Background Research GO TO: nytimes.com SEARCH: Arizona Immigration Law ASK: Do you agree with this law? Why or Why Not? HAS your opinion on immigration been influenced by anything you have heard today?

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ANALYZE - #1

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ANALYZE - #2

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ANALYZE - #3

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Citizenship GO TO: http://www.history.com /interactives/citizenship -quiz Take the shorter version of the test and record your score.

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After today Students will look at LA immigration patterns. Students will find and analyze political cartoons on immigration. Students will explore both sides of the USA immigration debate.