Population Movement in America

By jproshau

  • 15 Passenger Bill

    Congress restricted number of Chinese passengers allowed on a ship coming to the U.S. to 15.

  • Chinese Exclusion Act

    Congress prevents Chinese laborers from immigrating for 10 years, or obtaining "certificates of return."

  • Scott Act

    Congress prevented all Chinese laborers who left the U.S. from reentering, canceling all previos "certificates of return."

  • Chinese Exclusion Laws

    Congress makes all Chinese Exclusion Laws permanent.
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    African American Migration

    Approximately 25,000 African-Americans migrated to Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

  • Repeal

    Congress repealed all laws having to do with the exclusion and deportation of the Chinese. They then permitted 105 Chinese to immigrate yearly, and enabled them to become citizens.