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Importation of slaves banned
a United States federal law stating that no new slaves were permitted to be imported into the United States -
The Great Famine (The Irish Potato Famine)
Irish immigrated to the United States due to a lack of food in Ireland. -
Anti-Coolie Act
An act that banned the transport of Chinese immigrants into the United States -
Homestead Act
Laws that gave an applicant ownership of land. Brought a large group of immigrants into the country -
The Transcontinental Railroad
While the railroad was being built, a large amount of railroad workers were Chinese or Irish -
Emergency Quota Act
This was an act that limited immigration to 3% of what it was at the time. -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Restriction on immigration from Mexico -
Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
Stated that non citizens do not receive benefits. -
U.S. Patriot Act
Restrictions added on immigration. The Department of Homeland Security was created and border control was increased. Allowed Federal agents to observe you or search personal records. -
Arizona Immigration Law
Criminalized being an illegal alien in Arizona.
