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Important historical events related to immigration issues from U.S. and Arizona History

By bsgoss

  • Start of Colonial Immigration

    Immigrants came to America looking for better economic opportunity and seeking religious freedom. "U.S. Immigration Before 1965." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • French and Indian War

    Britian and France fought over the Ohio River Valley. "French and Indian War." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Proclamation of 1763

    This act created four new colonies. "Proclamation of 1763." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Abolishment of Slavery in Mexico

    Vincente Guerrero abolished slavery throughout the territories of Mexico.
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  • The Trail of Tears

    Native Americans were forced to relocate.
    "Trail of Tears." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Homestead Act

    Homestead Act
    President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homstead Act on May 20, 1862. This act provided 160 acres of public land to settles who migrated to the West; however, they would have to pay a filing fee and the settler would have to live on the land for five years in order to own it. "Homestead Act (1862)." Our Documents -. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Slavery Abolished from America

    The abolition of slavery was passed on Jan 31, 1865 also known as the 13th Amendment. "13th+Amendment+to+the+U.S.+Constitution:+Abolition+of+Slavery." National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Chinese Exclusion Act

    Chinese Exclusion Act
    President Chester A. Arthur signed The Chinese Exclusion Act on May 6, 1882. This act prohibited the immigration of Chinese workers. "Welcome to OurDocuments.gov." Welcome to OurDocuments.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty
    The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York on June 17, 1885 as a gift from France. This statue signifies a statue of, "... a woman free from oppression and servitude." This statue also signifies that alliance between France and the U.S. "Statue of Liberty Facts & History." Statue of Liberty History. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Emergency Quota Act

    Emergency Quota Act
    This act restricted immigration into the United States. "U.S. Immigration Legislation: 1921 Emergency Quota Law." U.S. Immigration Legislation: 1921 Emergency Quota Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Pearl Harbor

    Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
    "Attack on Pearl Harbor." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • American Civil Rights Movement

    This movement was to end segregation against African Americans. "African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954–68)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Immigration Reform and Control Act

    This act was passed to control the immigration into the U.S.
    "Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)." Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • Illegal Immigration Reform Act

    This act was made to strengthen immigration laws and to secure/ mimprove border control. "Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act." Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.

  • SB 1070

    This law requires the law enforcement to determine an individual's citizenship if they look suspicious. "Arizona's SB 1070." American Civil Liberties Union. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Apr. 2015.