New Jobs, New Opportunities: British Immigrants Arrive in America (1830s-1890s) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508140900)

During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, millions of British immigrants left their home to come to the United States. Leaving behind famine, poverty, and an overcrowded homeland, they came seeking opportunities in a new land. Readers will be transported back in time to the hardships British immigrants faced and the successes they had, which ultimately helped in building the United States' young industries. Push/pull factors for immigration are identified throughout the text, which supports key social studies concepts. Readers will be fascinated by the historical photographs and primary sources included in this volume, which transport them back in time to this important era of history.

Author: Pilar Alvarez
ISBN-10: 1508140901
ISBN-13: 9781508140900
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2015
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 179989 / New Jobs, New Opportunities: British Immigrants Arrive in America (1830s-1890s)