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1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
Census records show a significant increase in immigrants arriving in the United States, particularly from Europe.
The Page Act is passed, restricting the entry of immigrants deemed immoral or likely to become public charges. This law primarily targets Asian women, especially those from China.
The decade witnesses a surge in immigration, with millions of people arriving from Europe, particularly Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavia. -
1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, which suspends Chinese immigration for 10 years.
The Immigration Act of 1882 is passed, establishing the Bureau of Immigration in the Treasury Department to oversee immigration policies. -
1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
The number of immigrants arriving in the United States peaks, with over a million arrivals in a single year.
The Bureau of Immigration is transferred to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
The Sanitation Act is passed, requiring immigrants to undergo health screenings before entering the country. -
1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
The Immigration Act of 1913 establishes the first national quotas for immigrants based on nationality.
The Bureau of Immigration is renamed the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
The Immigration Act of 1917 introduces more stringent literacy tests and quotas for immigrants, particularly those from Asia and Eastern Europe. -
1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
The Emergency Quota Act is passed, further restricting the number of immigrants allowed to enter the United States based on nationality.
The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, establishes a national origin quota system that favors immigrants from northern and western Europe while severely limiting those from southern and eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. -
1870-1920 A New Wave of Immigration in the US
The census reveals that immigrants and their descendants now constitute a significant portion of the US population.
The Immigration Act of 1891 is passed, introducing a head tax on immigrants to fund the Bureau of Immigration.
The Homestead Act is revised to allow immigrants to apply for land grants.