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Naturalization Act
Extended the duration of residence required for aliens to become citizens from 5 to 14 years. -
Steerage Act
Required ship captains to keep detailed records of passengers. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The first major law restricting immigration to the United States which resulted in unemployment and declining wages to Chinese workers. -
Emergency Quota Act
Restricted immigration to America. -
Hart-Celler Act
Opened up immigration to America.