As you watch the video “Lowell: The Continuing Revolution,” think about the following questions:
- Who were the first workers to come the mills? Where did they come from?
- Who came later to work in the mills? Where did they come from?
- What drew immigrants to Lowell?
- What contributions have immigrants made to the city of Lowell?
Writing Prompt:
- What do you think are the most important ways in which immigrants contribute to a community? Support your answer with specific examples.