Begin Chapter 7: Changes in American Life

1. SSR: Please Read
2. Complete Chapter 6 Review
3. Write a one-page story as if you were this person:
• It is 1900 and you have decided to leave your native country to come to the United States.
• After a long and difficult voyage you arrive in the United States.
• Now you need to find a new home and a job.
• You have to create a life for yourself.
4. Your story should include the following:
• Who are you? (Name, age, etc.)
• Where did you come from?
• What caused you to leave your native country?
• What problems did you face on your voyage?
• What do you hope to find in the United States?
• Where did you land/arrive?
• What kinds of jobs might be available where you "landed"?
• When looking for a place to live, what is important to you?
5. If you finish your story, complete any missing assignments.