Examines the large infusion of immigrants to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century and public schools, movies, newspapers and sports helped to Americanize the newcomers.
General Note
Spanish language soundtrack.
Special features: chapter select; interactive assessment tool.
Originally produced in 1998.
Spanish language soundtrack.
Content Note
New Immigration -- Bosses, unions and agents -- Squalor of the cities -- Family and community -- A melting pot? -- Clash of generations -- Closing the golden door: China -- Closing the golden door: Europe -- That's entertainment -- Take me out to the ballgame -- Start spreading the news -- American dreams, lost and found.