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What Do You Know About Immigration Already?
Photo from the Peale Museum collection.
Before you begin your study of Rebecca Novitsky, why don't you see
what you already know about immigration to Maryland by looking over
some preview questions listed below. After you finish the Learning
Exploration, you will be able to answer the questions again to see how
much you have learned about immigration to Baltimore.
Preview Guide
Directions: Read the questions listed below and record whether you
"agree" or "disagree" with each statement on your Worksheet.
- The first people to migrate to Maryland in colonial times came
mainly from England, Germany, and Africa.
- During the 1840's, many immigrants came to Baltimore from
Ireland.
- Many immigrants came to Maryland so that they could practice their
religion.
- During the 1880's, most immigrants settled in Frederick, Maryland.
- Maryland is a state of people from many different lands, customs,
and religions.
- An immigrant's trip to Baltimore was usually an easy voyage.
- Many immigrants to Baltimore found jobs working in factories.
- Because it was easy to commute to work, immigrants usually lived in
the suburbs.
- Immigrant women could only work in their homes.
- Immigrant children had to work in order to help their families.
After you have reviewed these statements and talked about whether you
agree or disagree with these statements with your classmates, you are
ready to begin this Learning Exploration.
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