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Irish, German, UK immigration
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Period: to
nearly 40% of total immigration since 1820
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Chinese Exclusion Act
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334,000 immigrants entered the US
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Peak Decade
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Italy, Austria were immigrating the most
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Literary test as an entrance requirement for immigrants post WW1
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National Origins Act
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Displaced persons act
allowed for the admission of more than 400,000 refugees left homeless by WW1 -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
slightly relaxed restrictions against Asian immigrants -
Wave of Cuban refugees
upwards 700,000 when Fidel Castro came to power -
Immigration and Nationality act of 1965
priority was placed on reuniting families and attracting highly skilled professionals. -
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US's Largest Immigration numbers in half a century
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1980s peak
surpassed peak of 1901-1910 -
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Mexico immigrating the most to the US
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Immigration Reform and Control Act
Penalties for employers who knowingly hired illegal immigrants -
Immigration Act of 1990
raised the limit on annual admissions from 290,000 to 675,000 -
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
rejecting asylum claims and deporting illegal immigrants -
9/11
terrorist attacks to the United States. Led to further scrutiny of immigrants, more restrictions and deportations