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United States Independence
The United States becoming an independent country created the idea of citizenship. Who in the United states is allowed to participate in democracy? -
First American Naturalization Law
Free white adults not from the United States that have resided in the U.S for at least 2 years are eligible for U.S citizenship. Those that applied were evaluated by state courts for “good moral character” (social welfare). -
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Irish Immigration to The United States
Irish immigrants came to the United States for economic opportunities, the possibility of land ownership, and religious freedom. -
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German immigration to the United States
Germans came to the United states for religious freedom, agriculture opportunities, and economic pursuit. Germans were treated similarly to Irish- Made fun of, attacked, and even killed. Germans stopped immigrating the United States due to WW1 and German-Americans were harassed. -
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British immigration to the United States
Came for religious freedom and economic opportunities. Immigrants were physically and verbally abused because of their differences to American culture, but compared to other immigrants they were the most welcome and accepted. Probably because Americans had cultural similarity and history with England. -
Indian Removal Act
American Indians were forced off their land. Native Americans were not viewed as American citizens and were denied protection of their land by the Supreme Court. -
Anti-Irish Behavior
Irish were treated poorly by Americans. They were very poor. They lived in small often single room apartments with their entire family. They worked for very low wages. Businesses took advantage of them and forced them to work in unsafe conditions for unsafe amounts of time. Society made fun of Irish immigrants for being catholic and behaving culturally differently. Political cartoons pictured them as rude, lazy, and gross. -
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Chinese immigrate to the United States
In search of jobs in factories, gold mines, and on farms. They were willing to work for very cheap. Chinese were desperate to escape chinas economic situation at the time. -
People v. Hall
Chinese, African Americans, and Natives cannot testify against White Americans in court. -
Citizenship act of 1855
A child born outside of the United States is still a U.S citizen if their father is a white U.S citizen. -
Dred Scott v. Sandford
The court ruled that African-Americans were not recognized as national citizens, even if they resided in a free state. -
The 14th amendment
This amendment granted citizenship to everyone, except women, born or naturalized in the United States. African Americans could now legally vote, but actually voting was dangerous and whether or not their votes were protected wasn’t clear. In some states African Americans were threatened into voting for things against their will. -
Chy Lung v. Freeman
Only the federal government has the power to regulate and make legislations regarding immigration. -
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Middle eastern immigration to the United States
Most sough to escape oppression from their countries. People wanted to escape the war and violence in the Middle East. Many sought economic and labor opportunities. Immigrants were mostly from modern-day Syria and Israel. -
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Italian immigration to the United states
In search of a better life and to experience democracy. -
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Russian/Polish immigration to the United States
Russians and polish people immigrated to the United states to escape starvation and poverty. Both countries were very poor and had few economic opportunities. Both were mistreated by Americans and made fun of. They were labeled poor, ugly, and undesirable. -
Immigration Act of 1882
Unwanted immigrants like mentally disabled, physically disabled, and criminals were prohibited from coming to the United States. -
Elk v. Wilkins
Native Americans, although born in the United States, must assimilate into American culture and receive citizenship to contribute to U.S society and vote. -
Immigration Restriction League Created
This was a group of nativists who disapproved of immigrants and the naturalization of people not born in the united states. advocated for the Americans way of life. The group discriminated against people not born in the United States. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Citizenship and naturalization is denied to Chinese immigrants. Chinese immigrants are not permitted to come to the United States. Chinese were considered cheap labor. They were treated horribly. They were beaten, attacked, ran out of their homes and work, and even killed. -
United States v. Wong Kim Ark
Everyone born in the United States is a citizen besides women. -
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Mexicans immigrate to the United States
Due to the revolution in Mexico thousands of Mexicans immigrated to the United States for jobs and economic prosperity. -
Gentlemen’s agreement
Theodore Roosevelt made an agreement with japan. japan restricted the number of Japanese immigrating to the United states. -
Immigration Act of 1917
Literacy test added. People must pass the test to become a United States citizen. Barred most Asian immigrants from coming to the United states. -
Emergency Quota Law
Caps were made on the number of immigrants allowed into the United states from each country. The United States feared too much immigration would occur at the end of ww1. -
Ozawa v. United States
Asians cannot become naturalized Americans citizens because they are not white. -
Female Citizenship and Suffrage
Women gain the right to vote and are viewed as independent citizens with their own birth given rights. -
Indian citizenship act
Native Americans born in the United States are automatically united states citizens. -
Chinese exclusion act repealed.
American began to view china as a peaceful friendship and repealed the law prohibiting Chinese immigration. China assisted the U.S against japan. -
Immigration act of 1965
Eliminated discriminatory regulations for becoming a U.S citizen. Opened the door to new immigrants.