INDIVISIBLE
Confronting Enduring Legacies of Division in American History
IMMIGRATION IN THE GILDED AGE
Contributors: Jeffrey, Chloe, Anika
Immigration played a big role in the Gilded Age, not only contributing to the huge economic boom with their labor, but also allowed a lot of acculturation to happen. This section also can lead into the fifth exhibit, “Racial Literacy and Justice”, as the attempt at integration of immigrants and other races/cultures revealed many societal stigmas that were present and the ongoing issue of racial oppression in America.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH AND GERMANS- CHLOE
Author’s statement: My project is sort of light-hearted in that I’m focusing on super light topics lol. I just did some videos, the first on immigration to the states as a German immigrant during the Gilded Age, then the differences between Pennsylvania Dutch culture and German culture, and my personal favorite, a dictation on modern Pennsylvania Dutch and traditions and how they are seen in my beautiful hometown to this day.
AN IMMIGRANT'S JOURNEY TO ELLIS ISLAND- ANIKA
Author's Statement:
This video brings you through an immigrant’s journey from Europe to Ellis Island, and includes compelling details on the challenges they faced, as well as a clear imagery of the environment that they were in. This story was derived from multiple true accounts and primary sources, which provides an accurate and realistic representation of what it’s like to go through Ellis Island.