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Write a 1200 word essay using the celebrated photographs in Riis’ book to make a case for his point of view.

Topics: At the time that Jacob Riis’ writings and photographs circulated wisely, one of the most important debates in U. S. politics was whether or not to limit sharply the legal immigration Europeans (and especially those from Southern and Eastern Europe) to the United States. While politicians tended to be either pro or anti-immigration, journalists […]

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