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The Start of Colonial Immigration
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First Alien Naturalization Act
First legislative document that explained which aliens would be able to obtain citizenship. Document -
The Steerage Act
This act was aimed at preventing overcrowding on ships to America. Immigrants on the steerage -
U.S. and Mexican War
U.S. wanted to expand its border into Mexico because of manifest destiny. The Mexican government disagreed with that notion and as a result a war occured. More details on the Mexican-American War -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexican citizens would be granted protection and civil rights. Mexican people who lived in the "new" territories would have US citizenship. Main Points -
Naturalization Act of 1870
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Immigration Act of 1882
Prior to this act, Congresss had already passed two acts in regards to immigration. This act ensured a "head tax" that needed to be paid by immigrants entering the United States. Ports and vessels would also have to be examined for those immigrants entering the country. This legislative act would not limit immigrants from any country or region, but it was more of a comprehensive, exclusionary approach. <a href='http://www.upa.pdx.edu/IMS/currentprojects/TAHv3/Images/immigration_act.jpg' >Image -
The Dillingham Commission
This commision had an effect on Mexican laborers. In order to help out with the Southwest labor shortages, Mexicans were exempted from "head taxes" set in 1903 and 1907. image -
The Expatriation Commision Act of 1907
This act pertained to the United States renunciation of citizenship and the nationality law. image -
Immigration Act of 1917
There are now literacy and economic tests that immigrants must pass to enter the United States. This prevented many poor immigrants from being able to enter America. http://cdn.dipity.com/uploads/events/edd0305e5e1f4d96f642f2d2ea18b279_1M.png -
Emergency Quota Act
This act was a immigration quota, which limited newcomers from Europe to an annual number allowed per year, which was 3%. http://images.slideplayer.com/5/1565023/slides/slide_6.jpg -
Border Patrol is created
Border Patrol was created in order to control the borders and prevent illegal immigration as well as many other issues like drug trafficking. http://immigration.procon.org/files/Immigration%20Images/untitled.JPG -
Immigration Act of 1924
In regards to the act, a commisioner was appointed to control immigration. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsUEPJArUKzVyvS0uDUUbdbVfAGNBF2-KhbUH87d9YMqziMUn6Cg -
Civil Rights Movement
This movement was African Americans in the mi-1950's and late 1960s trying to get civil rights. The goal was to be treated with equaity and respect, for example, the right to vote and to have access to any public facility that a white individual would be able to. The hope was to end racial discrimination for those of color. http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/images/f943dab895c824e617f9ceb75e599069.jpg -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This act encouraged more regulation an consequences for illegal immigration into the United States. http://www.theusreport.com/storage/IRCA%201986%20snip%20from%20govnmt.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1340715698510
