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Start of Colonial Immigration
The James River was first discovered by immigrants, which marked the start of immigration to America. -
Pennsylvania Enacts Oath
German immigrants were able to 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. -
Naturalization Act of 1798
Increased the amount of time it took for immigrants to be granted citizenship in America. -
The Louisiana Purchase
America bought land that is about 15 of American states from French for trade and transportational reasons. -
US Congress bans the imporation of slavery
Illegal to bring slaves from Africa into America. -
Native Americans not considered American Citizens
American Government forced Native Americans to give up their land and to relocate to the West. -
The Trail of Tears
Native Americans were forced on 1000 mile travel to new destinations in America. -
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 land for 5 years. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
Restricted Chinese to migrate 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 symbolized freedom and the welcoming of immigration to America. -
Labor Appropriations 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
Act in Arizona that required all people over the age of 14 to register with the country and government and immigrants are required to have documentaion of citizenship with them.
