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the start of citizenship
It was required to be living in the U.S. for 2 years or longer in order to become a citizen. -
the start of immmigration
The Irish stated to move into the U.S. along with about 5 million German along as well. This immigration lasted until the Civil War. -
steerage act
this act set minimum standards for cross-Atlantic travel. -
The 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment gave citizenship to all who were born in the United States, including African Americans. -
Naturalization act
a law of the United States Congress that set the first uniform rules for the granting of United States citizenship by naturalization -
expatriation act
this act stripped citizenship from U.S.-born women when they married non-citizen men -
indian citizen act
this act granted all native americans born in the U.S. automatic citizenship -
executive order 9066
removed any individuals who were perceived as a threat to America's national security. -
civil rights act
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Immigration Reform and Control Act
This act was created to deal with the matters of illegal immigration in the USA.