Immigration, Fear, and the 14th Amendment: A Congressional Simulation
Immigration, Fear, and the 14th Amendment: A Congressional Simulation
Introduction
The United States witnessed an influx of new immigration between 1880 and 1920, sparking the largest and most prolonged period of immigration in its history. Many of these immigrants sought opportunities in the American Dream, but faced numerous challenges in the rapidly industrializing nation. This immersive classroom simulation explores immigration, birthright citizenship, and the 14th Amendment. Students role-play Congress, reformers, and the Supreme Court to examine how fear shapes law and constitutional power in U.S. history.
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