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The Constitution of the United States of America
The Constitution of the United States of America takes effect surpassing the Articles of Confederation that had been in effect since the conclusion of the revolution. -
The Naturalization Act of 1790
establishes a new rule of naturalization and a two-year residency requirement for aliens who are "free white persons" of "good moral character" -
United States Census
For the first time the united states census surveys the "nativity" of citizens (born inside or outside the US). -
The Anti-Coolie Act
This was the act that prevented the transportation of Chinese to America, anyone caught trying to help the Chinese will be penalized. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
The united states resticts the amount of chinese that could come to the U.S for a period of ten years. -
The Immigration Act of 1882
a tax of 50 cents to all immigrant landing in the U.S, this made some immigrants ineligible for citizenship. -
Ellis Island
this was the first immigrant station that checked the health of every immigrant trying to enter the U.S. Over 16 million immigrants would be processed. -
The Expatriation Act
This act states the a woman who marries an immigrant loses her citizenship. -
The Emergency Quota Act
This act temporarily resticts immigration from a given country to 3% of the number of people from that country living in the US in 1910. -
U.S border control
congress created a U.S border control to secure borders. -
The chinese exclusion repeal act
Chinese are allowed into the U.S -
immigration reform and control
This bill gave immigrants the chance to apply for citizenship. Companies were no longer aloud to hire illegal immigrants. -
illegal immigration reform and immigrant responsibility act of 1996
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 three years unless they recieve a pardon. -
Patriot Act
This act was established after sept 11, 2001 in hopes to reduce the risk of terrorists. -
AZ SB 1070
This law states that all aliens must carry proof of citizenship at all times.
