A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization, Immigration, Religious Strife

In the later 19th century, French-Canadian Roman Catholic immigrants from Quebec were deemed a threat to the United States, potential terrorists in service of the Pope. Books and newspapers floated the conspiracy theory that the immigrants seeking work in New England's burgeoning textile industry were actually plotting to annex parts of the United States to a newly independent Quebec. Vermette’s groundbreaking study sets this neglected and poignant tale in the broader context of North American history. He traces individuals and families, from the textile barons who created a new industry to the poor farmers and laborers of Quebec who crowded into the mills in the post-Civil War period. Vermette discusses the murky reception these cross-border immigrants met in the USA, including dehumanizing conditions in mill towns and early-20th-century campaigns led by the Ku Klux Klan and the Eugenics movement. Vermette also discusses what occurred when the textile industry moved to the Deep South and brings the story of emigrants up to the present day. Vermette shows how this little-known episode in U. S. history prefigures events as recent as yesterday’s news. His well documented narrative touches on the issues of cross-border immigration; the Nativists fear of the Other; the rise and fall of manufacturing in the U. S.; and the construction of race and ethnicity.

Details e-book A Distinct Alien Race

🗸 Author(s): David G. Vermette
🗸 Title: A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization, Immigration, Religious Strife
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (145 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

Readers' opinions about A Distinct Alien Race by David G. Vermette

Joice Metcalfe
Immerse yourself in a captivating romance novel that sweeps readers off their feet with its tale of forbidden love and passionate desire. Set against the backdrop of a lush tropical paradise, the story follows two star-crossed lovers as they navigate the complexities of their forbidden relationship. With its evocative prose and steamy romance, this book is guaranteed to set hearts racing.

Angeline Waters
Immerse yourself in the magical world of fairy tales with this enchanting collection of stories from around the world. From classic folklore to lesser-known myths, each tale is a timeless reminder of the power of storytelling. With its beautiful illustrations and captivating narratives, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Skyler Shaw
This captivating novel weaves together history and romance in a sweeping saga of love and loss set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. As the world is torn apart by conflict, the lives of the protagonists are forever changed by the tumultuous events of the time. With its vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, this book is a moving tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.

Related ebooks of A Distinct Alien Race

The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabiliti...

Create an inclusive environment that promotes the success of all young learnersEvery year, the number of children with developmental delays or disabilities in early childhood programs and classrooms is increasing. What do you need to know to support them? This guide is filled with practical information that will help educators who work with children ages birth through 8 teach children with disabilities alongside their peers. Learn the essentials of what you need to know:» What…

Networking All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/...

Your ultimate one-stop networking reference  Designed to replace that groaning shelf-load of dull networking books you’d otherwise have to buy and house, Networking All-in-One For Dummies covers all the basic and not-so-basic information you need to get a network up and running. It also helps you keep it running as it grows more complicated, develops bugs, and encounters all the fun sorts of trouble you expect from a complex system. Ideal both as a starter for newbie administrators and as a handy quick reference for pros, this book is built for speed, allowing you to get past all the basics—like…

A Daily Companion to My Utmost for His Highest: Fresh Ins...

Deepen your understanding of the best-selling devotional masterpiece My Utmost for His Highest with this daily companion. Each page examines the corresponding reading from Oswald Chambers and includes: a short summary of the day’s topicthe context of the quoted Scripturesuggestions for applying the teachings to life todayThis 366-day guide offers fresh insights on profound and powerful truths written over a century ago.   One of the most enduring devotionals of all time, with more than…

Cece Loves Science (Cece Loves Science, 1)

Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, Cece asks one of life’s most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out.This picture book is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, and anyone who enjoys asking questions. Cece’s parents say she was born curious. She asks: Why? How? What if? When her teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a science project, Cece knows just what…