Letter from the editor.Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. has played a key role in American history and development and continues to do so today. We hear from teachers that it's a topic of great interest to them. In this issue, we have included two immigration stories, one contemporary, the other looking back. "A Perilous Journey" follows 205 Ecuadoreans on their miserable eight-day voyage to Guatemala, the first part of their long odyssey Odyssey (ŏd`ĭsē): see Homer. Odyssey Homer’s long, narrative poem centered on Odysseus. [Gk. Lit.: Odyssey] See : Epic Odyssey to illegally enter the U.S. And in Times Past, we take a look at Ellis Island Ellis Island, island, c.27 acres (10.9 hectares), in Upper New York Bay, SW of Manhattan island. Government-controlled since 1808, it was long the site of an arsenal and a fort, but most famously served (1892–1954) as the chief immigration station of the United on the 50th anniversary of its closing in 1954. The gateway to the U.S. for millions of Europeans, Ellis Island has a special place in America's memory as a symbol of the immigrant experience. On a different subject, our cover story takes a look at Wal-Mart and some of the issues that surround its amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. growth and the economic and cultural clout that come with it. |
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