PRODUCT SUMMARY

In 1820, America accepted the first Italian immigrants, many of whom settled in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and California. Like other immigrant groups, Italian Americans faced many obstacles, and soon created tightly knit neighborhoods called "Little Italy," where Catholicism still plays a significant role. Italian Americans have made important contributions in both American industry and culture. Today they make up 6 percent of the U.S. population, having become a vital piece of the American tapestry while maintaining their cultural heritage. Part of the Multicultural Peoples of North America Video Series, a compelling collection that celebrates the heritage of different cultural groups in North America.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"...recommended." - Video Librarian

"Technically excellent, these videos are smoothly edited to combine a nice mix of historical stills and film footage...This excellent series will be of general interest, as well as an effective teaching tool for multicultural studies, contemporary issues, and American history." - School Library Journal

"Gr. 4-10. Rich in attractively presented archival visuals, informatively structured by maps and voice-over, and personalized by family interviews, this enlightening, 15-title series introduces various ethnic groups in the U.S. While each group's distinctive history and cultural traditions are heralded, the programs also reveal the conditions of their arrival (as in the Chinese laborers), their economic fortunes, their quest for assimilation as well as expression of their heritage (a Greek Orthodox festival)...these are excellent resources for multicultural education." - Booklist.

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