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Immigration Research Project Room 303

You will research a famous immigrant using computer technology to help you. Once you have your immigrant's name, read about him/her following the links on the Famous Immigrants page. Then read through the following questions. These questions are a guideline for the information that should be in your final report. Fill in the blanks as you find information. You will have time during computer class to work on this assignment and to prepare your final paper. You may also wish to use outside sources, such as library books or encyclopedias to supplement your information.

I am working on __________________________ .

Questions to consider:

1. Where is the person from?

2. When was he/she born?

3. Where were they born?

4. When did they die? (or are they still alive?

5. Where did they die?

6. When did they immigrate to the United States?

7. What part of the United States did he or she immigrate to?

8. Why did they immigrate to the United States?

9. Who were they with? Were they with their family or by themselves?

10. What contributions did he or she make to society?

11. Are there any other notable accomplishments of this person?
See if you can name at least three.

Additional information

12. BONUS: See if you can find a picture of him or her to include with your report.
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Immigration Research Project