The Amish: Shunned - "Never to Come Back"

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Classroom Material
Keywords
amish religion faith belief family identity authority assimilation disown runaways
Subjects
History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The Amish: Shunned - "Never to Come Back"

Before the age of 16, Joe felt strong loyalty to the Amish community. When he left, his family threatened to cut him off. He returned six times, ultimately leaving for good. Learn more in this video from American Experience: "The Amish - Shunned."
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PBS Learning Media

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