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In this extended essay, Mary Antin asks us to consider three questions: First: A question of principle: Have we any right to regulate immigration? Second: A question of fact: What is the nature of our present immigration? Third: A question of interpretation: Is immigration good for us? In doing so, she asks us to step back from the usual discussion around immigration, which tends to focus on practical matters, and consider the underlying principles involved. What do we owe our fellow humans and what is our national mission as Americans? (summary by Zachary Katz-Stein)

In 1914, over a million immigrants arrived in the United States, following the footsteps of ten million others in the prior decade. This surge of newcomers, many from diverse backgrounds, sparked a debate among government officials and the press advocating for stricter immigration policies. In They Who Knock at Our Gates, Mary Antin addresses this critical discussion through three fundamental questions. First, the ethical dilemma—what right do we have to limit new arrivals, considering the equal natural rights highlighted in our founding documents? Second, the factual inquiries—who are ...

In the late 19th century, being a Jew in Russia came with its own set of challenges and dangers. Facing persecution for their faith, many sought solace in their rich cultural traditions. When Mary Antins father decided to abandon these customs, he discovered that he no longer belonged in Russia. Thus, he emigrated to America with his family. While life presented its own struggles, Mary recalls her childhood in Boston with an almost idyllic sense of wonder. A bright and resilient young girl, she finds beauty in adversity and shares her inspiring journey through her captivating autobiography. ...

From Plotzk to Boston offers an intricate, personal, and moving journey of a young Jewish girl, Mary Antin, and her family as they embark on their immigration from Plotzk, Russia to America in 1894. The narrative, filled with the raw realities of corrupt officials, overcrowded train rides, and the fear of disease, brings to life the challenges they faced and the hopes they clung to. The familys heartwarming reunion in the Promised Land and Mary Antins transformation into an immigration rights activist makes it an impactful story. For anyone curious to know about their ancestors voyage from ...