In 600 words, explain whether you think that this film would encourage Americans to want to ban more foreign immigrants from coming to the U.S. or keep the gates open? Or do you think the messages are mixed? Use the examples you provided in your question responses to compose your essay as it is very important that whatever side you take, you cite evidence from the film to prove it.
FORMAT
1. Intro: Introduce the film, what it’s about, who’s in it and how it was shown at a critical time in immigration history. End this section by giving your take on whether the film displays immigrants in a positive or negative way.
2. BODY PARAGRAPHs
Make 2-3 points that support your opinion on the film and cite at least 3 examples from the film (from each part of the film) to do so.
3. CONCLUSION: We know that Congress in 1924 did pass a new immigration law that closed the gates to potentially millions of newcomers until the 1970s. Explain if you think the film reflected what Congress did, contributed to it or was a voice trying to prevent it.
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