Final History Project: Important Historical Events Related to Immigration Issues From U.S. to AZ History
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Beginning of Immigration to U.S.
English settlers arrive on boat to America to a settlement called James River. This marks the beginning of immigration into the U.S. -
No Hosting of "Illegal" Immigrants
A law was in Massachusetts was passed that said that no citizen living in the town or colony can host an illegal alien without proper permission from authorities or the government. Today, in 2014, similar laws still stand. -
Germans Call U.S. "Home"
German's start immigrating to the U.S. -
U.S Constitution Is Created
The Constitution of the United States of America is created, succeeding the Articles of Confederation that had governed the union of states since the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. This provided new laws for "citizens", however, never mentions the word "immigrants". -
America Buys Land: The Louisiana Purchase
America bought land from the French, that is today, about 15 of America's states. -
No More Chinese?
When the Chinese Exclusion Act was created, Chinese Immigrants were no longer permited to come to the United States for 10 years. -
Immigration Act of 1882
This is considered to be “first general immigration law” due to the fact that it created the guidelines of exclusion of aliens.
It created a “head tax” to be enforced upon certain immigrants entering the country. -
Staute Of Liberty is Built
After the contruction of the statue of liberty, many immigrants were highly motivated to come to the United States for freedom. -
Ellis Island Opens Up
Ellis Island in New York becomes first checkpoint for Immigrants to enter into the United States. From 1892 - 1954, twelve milliion immigrants entered the U.S. through this portal. -
Labor Sppropriation Act of 1924
This is the first act to enforce border control and to have a closer inspection of illegal immigration. It limited the annual number of immigrants who could be admitted. -
Chinese Exclusion Act Ends
Chinese immigrants finally were alowed to come back to the U.S. again. -
Propostition 187 - "Save Our State"
California passes Proposition 187 (known as SOS - Save Our State), barring illegal immigrants from receiving certain state benefits. Much of the law is later struck down by the courts. -
Illegal Immigrant Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
This act states that immigrants unlawfully present in the United States for 180 days ,but less than 365 days must remain outside the United States for 3 years unless they obtain a "pardon" from the government. If they are in the United States for 365 days or more, they must stay outside the United States for 10 years unless they obtain a waiver. If they return to the United States without the pardon, they may not apply for a waiver for a period of 10 years. -
Operation Jump Start
President George Bush announces that 6,000 National Guard members will be deployed to the Mexican border to assist the with Border Patrol. -
SB 1070
Arizona Senate Bill 1070 was the broadest and strictest anti-illegal immigration measure in recent U.S. history.
Arizona governor Jan Brewer signed it and it requires for all alien citizens to carry their legal documents for citizenship at all times or they will be charged with a federal misdemeanor. This allows for any police authoriy to ask for proof if citizenship at any given time. -
Children Can Stay In The U.S.
President Obama states that all immigrants who were born in the U.S. or came into the United States as children may remain in the country.
