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After taking a journey through the New York State virtual museum, choose one of the following questions. Go back to the wing to which the question is related and look for details to help you answer the question. The question should be answered in essay form with a beginning, middle, and end.

1. What were the sweat shops like in NYC during the late 1800s - early 1900s? Why were immigrants working under these conditions? How did the conditions improve over time? What would you have done if you had to work in a factory? Explain using details and examples.

2. What kinds of sports did Native Americans play for recreation? How are they alike or different from sports we play today? Do you think the Native American children had the same interests as you do? Explain using details and examples.

3. Write an essay explaining why you think the Statue of Liberty is important to our liberty. What does it represent? Who gave it to the U.S.? Why was it given? When the immigrants saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time, what did it mean to them? When people today look at the Statue of Liberty, what does it mean to them?