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Ratification of Alien Naturalization Act
Set boundaries for naturalization to immigrants who were "free white persons" of "good moral character". Excluded Asians, servants, American Indians, and slaves -
Alien and Sedition Act
Alien and Sedition Act goes into place. Increceased residency requirement for Naturalization to 14 years. President given power to deport immigrants. -
Residency requirements lower
Residency requirements lower to 5 years by President Thomas Jefferson -
Treaty of Guadalupe
United States takes ownership of New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. Over 80,000 Mexicans living in territory granted citizenship. -
Immigration in China
Immigration from China booms due to the Gold Rush. Foreign miner's tax imposed by state of California. -
Ellis Island opens
Ellis Island opens in New York harbor. Main entry point for roughly 12 million European immigrants -
Emergency Quota Act
Began a limit to 3% of immigrants entering over the past years. Limits the number of immigrants from certain countries. -
Labor Appropriate Act
Labor Appropriate Act of 1924 goes into full effect and establishes the U.S. Border Patrol -
Executive Order 9066
President Roosevelt enacts Executive Order 9066 to send thousands of Japanese Americans to camps. Camps were set up in Arizona, Oregon, California, and Washington. -
Bracero Program
Brought more than 5 million young Mexican laborers to the U.S. to work on farms and railroads. Went on for 22 years. -
Soldiers Return From WWII and Need for Mexican Workers Decreases
Operation Wetback starts and deports a majoritiy of undocumented immigrants -
Ellis Island Shuts Down
After decline in European immigrants, Ellis Island shuts down. -
Az legislature requires proof of residency for obtain Driver's license
Written by Director of the state Motor Vehicle Division Russel Pearce -
National Guard Deployed to Mexican Border
Over 6,000 members deployed to assist in declining the amount of undocumented immigrants crossing the border from Mexico. -
SB1070 goes into effect in AZ
Forced all people over 14 to register within Maricopa County. Regulates state law enforcement. State officials to determine an individuals immigration status on any routine stop.
