Handout
El Salvador Timeline
Introduce students to the history of El Salvador as a means to exploring the factors that drive migration.
At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Global Migration & Immigration
Supporting Materials
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Supporting Question 1: The History of the Angel Island Immigration Station
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