Irish immigrant experience through the lens of economic history

History

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

The influx of unskilled Irish immigrants into New York City in the 1840s and early 1850s drives down wages for other workers at the low end of the salary ladde

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 2

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

In 1908 Aram Pothier, an immigrant from Quebec, is elected governor of Rhode Island with strong support from the Québécois community.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 3

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

Irish immigrants and first-generation Irish-Americans come to dominate the hierarchy of the American Catholic Church in the late 19th century.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 4

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

Immigration to the United States comes to be seen as a "rite of passage" for young Québécois women in the early 20th century.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 5

If you had to write a paper on the Lincoln assassination, what would you like to know more about? Create three research questions that would be appropriate for a historical analysis essay, keeping in mind the characteristics of a critical research question. The three questions can be related, or they can address different aspects of the topic.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 6

If you had to write a paper on Title IX, what would you like to know more about? Create three research questions that would be appropriate for a historical analysis essay, keeping in mind the characteristics of a critical research question. The three questions can be related, or they can address different aspects of the topic.

Write a research question that addresses the Irish immigrant experience through the lens of political history.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 8

Write a research question that addresses the Irish immigrant experience through the lens of economic history.

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

The influx of unskilled Irish immigrants into New York City in the 1840s and early 1850s drives down wages for other workers at the low end of the salary ladder.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 2

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

In 1908 Aram Pothier, an immigrant from Quebec, is elected governor of Rhode Island with strong support from the Québécois community.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 3

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

Irish immigrants and first-generation Irish-Americans come to dominate the hierarchy of the American Catholic Church in the late 19th century.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 4

In the following scenario, which historical lens is being applied? Why do you think so?

Immigration to the United States comes to be seen as a "rite of passage" for young Québécois women in the early 20th century.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 5

If you had to write a paper on the Lincoln assassination, what would you like to know more about? Create three research questions that would be appropriate for a historical analysis essay, keeping in mind the characteristics of a critical research question. The three questions can be related, or they can address different aspects of the topic.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 6

If you had to write a paper on Title IX, what would you like to know more about? Create three research questions that would be appropriate for a historical analysis essay, keeping in mind the characteristics of a critical research question. The three questions can be related, or they can address different aspects of the topic.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 7

Write a research question that addresses the Irish immigrant experience through the lens of political history.

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Module 1 Short Responses – Question 8

Write a research question that addresses the Irish immigrant experience through the lens of economic history.