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Home > Immigration Library   Print View   Push and Pull Factors Historical Perspective To use a historical perspective on immigration to more accurately comprehend current immigration issues Opinions About Immigrants Students are asked to keep an eye and ear out for information in the media and in their community about immigration and to ask others about the issue. What has the class found? Post questions, opinions, articles and record in notebooks. The New Hmong Refugees - From Abandonment to Hope This article addresses common misconceptions regarding the 2004-2005 resettlement of the Hmong refugees from the Wat Tham Krabok. Immigrant Stories Read about the struggles and challenges faced by some of Minnesota's immigrants in their journeys to the United States. Activity 11.4: A Deeper Look in Minnesota Students examine and discuss a specific case related to immigration. Maria Hernandez Mexican migrant worker. Fatiya Abdullahi Young Somali woman living in Marshall, Minnesota. Jeffrey Sirleaf Refugee from Liberia Lo Her Case study of a young girl from Laos.

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