2.1 The Door Closes - 1880 - 1924

Assigned Readings:

1. Binder, Frederick M., and David M. Reimers. (1995) All the Nations Under Heaven: An Ethnic and Racial History of New York City. New York: Columbia University Press.
• CH 4: “Old and New Immigrants in Greater New York City,” pp. 93-113
• CH 5: “Jews and Italians in Greater New York City, 1880 to World War I,” pp. 114-148

Media:

1. pictures of New York City at turn of the 19th century
2. full pictures of New York City archive from the city
3. At Home: Island of Hope, Island of Tears (29 min) 

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