Anti-Semitism : Jewish immigrants seek safety in America (1881-1914) /
Pressberg, Dava,
Anti-Semitism : Jewish immigrants seek safety in America (1881-1914) / Dava Pressberg. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm - Spotlight on immigration and migration . - Spotlight on immigration and migration. .
Includes index.
Freedom in the United States -- Anti-Semitism in Russia -- Temporary laws -- Fleeing Russia -- Reaching America -- Help for immigrants -- Finding work -- Making a new home -- Looking toward the future -- A better life in America.
"This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future."--
9781508140511 (pbk.) 1508140510 (pbk.) 9781508140542 (library bound) 1508140545 (library bound)
2015023450
Antisemitism--Russia (Federation)
Jews, Russian--United States.
Jews, Russian--Migrations.
Jewish refugees--United States.
Illustrated works.
Anti-Semitism : Jewish immigrants seek safety in America (1881-1914) / Dava Pressberg. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm - Spotlight on immigration and migration . - Spotlight on immigration and migration. .
Includes index.
Freedom in the United States -- Anti-Semitism in Russia -- Temporary laws -- Fleeing Russia -- Reaching America -- Help for immigrants -- Finding work -- Making a new home -- Looking toward the future -- A better life in America.
"This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. They'll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United States, a land that promised freedom of religion and prosperity. The book also highlights the many challenges Russian Jews faced once they arrived, and the ways they invested in their future."--
9781508140511 (pbk.) 1508140510 (pbk.) 9781508140542 (library bound) 1508140545 (library bound)
2015023450
Antisemitism--Russia (Federation)
Jews, Russian--United States.
Jews, Russian--Migrations.
Jewish refugees--United States.
Illustrated works.