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Start of Colonial Immigration
James River was first discovered by immigrants and this marked the start of immigration to America. -
Pennsylvania Enacts Oath of Allegiance for German Immigrants
German immigrants can accept the United States as their new home and country -
Proclamation of 1763
British Government made this Proclomation to limit colonist freedom in approaching Native Americans. They did not want the death of many colonists. -
Naturalization Act of 1798
Increased the amount of time it took for immigrants to be granted citizenship in America. It was harder for them to become citizens. -
The Louisiana Purchase
America bought land that is about 15 of American states from the French for trade and transportational reasons. -
U.S Congress bans the importation of slavery
Illegal to bring slaves from Africa into America. -
Native Americans not considered American Citizens
American Government foirced Native Americans to give up their land and to relocate to the West. -
Trail of Tears
Native Americans were forced on 1,000 mile travel to new destinations in America. Many Native Americans died in this journey. -
Irish Potato Famine
Crop scarcity and the Irish Patatoe Famine led to major imigration to America. -
Homestead Act
United States Government offered free land to immigrants who lived on this land for 5 years. Many immigrants moved for this. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
Restricted Chinese to immigrate to the United States for ten years. -
Statue of Liberty
The French gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the United States. It symbolizes freedom and the welcoming of immigration to America. -
Labor Appropriationa Act of 1924
First Act to enforce border control and have inspection of illegal immigration. -
Magnuson Act
Chinese that were living in the United States were allowed citizenship. -
SB 1070 Arizona Legislation
An act in Arizona that required all people over the age of 14 to register with the country and government. Immigrants are required to have documents of citizenship with them.
