Map the ethnic background and migration history of your own family. Write an essay exploring how these patterns parallel or depart from larger North American trends

What will be an ideal response?


On my maternal side, my ancestors immigrated to North America in the 1600s; on my paternal side, my ancestors emigrated from Ireland in the late 1800s. Gradually both sides of my family moved westward, from initial settlements in the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee, respectfully. Ultimately, these lineages met (with my parents) in southern California. In short, my family confirms readily to the larger North American migration trends.

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