
Turning Points in American History
1654 Yearning to Breathe Free—Immigration
Documentary · Jun 17, 2011 · 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection
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S1, E4: One of the most symbolic expressions of the idea that all are welcome in America took place in 1654, when the Dutch West India Company allowed Jews from Brazil to settle in New Amsterdam. Learn why this seemingly unlikely turning point is a gateway to understanding immigration as a central theme in American history.
Documentary · Jun 17, 2011 · 29 min