Intermediate+ESL

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FOCUS ON WAR OF INDEPENDENCE up to 1840, but also introducing the Civil War

Essential Questions:
Revolutionary War/The American Dream What is the American Dream? What is the reality? Are there any cases where the dream has worked? Why are people unsuccessful?

Religions/immigration/Culture -

Discuss immigration, migrant workers, etc. Has the dream changed?

Why have people come to the United States in the past?

Why do people come to the US today?

What are the benefits for immigrants and for the country when people from other countries settle here?

What challenges or complications can develop for immigrants and for the country when people from other countries settle here?

Books - Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs. ISBN: 9780060741402 (amazon price – 5.99)

Teacher Materials - TBD

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