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Ethnic America: A History Objects/Places
The American Mosaic
The American mosaic is Sowell's concept representing the fact that the United States is a nation of ethnic minorities, with no ethnic group containing even more than 20% of the population.
Ireland
The country of origin for Irish immigrants.
Germany
The country of origin for German immigrants and German Jews.
Eastern Europe
Many Jewish immigrants come from Eastern Europe, following Sephardic and German Jewish immigrants.
Southern Italy and Sicily
Most Italian immigrants emigrate from Southern Italy and Sicily.
China, particularly the Toishan District of Kwantung Provinc
Almost all Chinese immigrants come from the Toishan District of Kwantung Province in China.
Africa
The continent where African slaves are taken; African Americans have ancestors all over the continent.
Puerto Rico
The American protectorate where Puerto Rican immigrants originate.
Mexico
The country of origin for Mexican immigrants.
The United States
The major country in the book, all the relevant immigrant groups have the United States as their destination.
The South
The location of most American blacks, due to slavery.
The Southwest
The location of most Mexican immigrants, due to its...
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