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Lesson 19 of 84 · Decolonization
Relations Between Colonists and Native Peoples
Ellis Island processed over 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1954. People from Europe arrived seeking a better life, carrying little more than hope and determination.
Key Facts
1
Oral histories preserve community stories.
2
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
3
Historians use evidence to support claims.
Timeline
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?