| Description |
1 streaming video file (60 min.) : sound, color, digital file |
| Series |
Destination America |
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Destination America
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| Contents |
Introduction: The Golden Door (1:13) -- America, the Best Opportunity (2:48) -- U.S. Border Patrol (3:01) -- Manuel's Departure (3:11) -- The U.S., an Immigrant Nation (2:22) -- Norwegians in the Midwest (2:08) -- The First Norwegian Immigrants (2:43) -- Father of Norwegian Immigration (2:19) -- Journey to the Border (2:15) -- Dangers of the Journey (2:27) -- Choosing Factory Work (1:37) -- Irish Potato Famine (3:34) -- Mass Death in Ireland (1:31) -- Irish Flee to America as a Last Resort (2:12) -- Strangers in America (2:15) -- Immigrants Built America (1:22) -- Restricting Immigration (1:40) -- Welcoming Mexicans (1:54) -- Mexicans Expelled From the U.S. During the Great Depression (3:01) -- Changes in WWI (2:16) -- Keeping Mexican Roots Alive (2:46) -- Helping Communities in Mexico (1:48) -- America Divided on Immigration Issue (1:25) -- 'I'll Take Whatever Comes' (1:26) -- Credits (0:45) |
| Summary |
This program follows Manuel, a Mexican migrant worker who cannot reveal his last name. He is just one of millions of Mexicans who illegally cross America's borders every year. It's a dangerous journey, but for most, America offers their best chance for economic survival. The film offers an historical perspective of early Mexican immigration, to the Norwegian immigrants in the Midwest, and to the Irish - covering more than 350 years of American history |
| Notes |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 22, 2011 |
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Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware |
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Title from distributor's description |
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8 and up |
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Population policy.
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Rural-urban migration.
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Social change.
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Social ecology.
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Urbanization.
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Public Policy
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Population Dynamics
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Social Environment
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Urbanization
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rural-urban migration.
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human ecology.
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urbanization.
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Population policy.
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Rural-urban migration.
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Social change.
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Social ecology.
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Education.
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Urbanization.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- History -- Study and teaching. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140329
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United States.
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Educational films.
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History.
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Internet videos.
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Educational films.
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Internet videos.
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Films éducatifs.
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Vidéos sur Internet.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
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Infobase
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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