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Period: to
Centuries
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Observations: Concerning the increase of mankind
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Alien Friends Act
Any Aliens deemed dangerous were deported and if they didn't leave they were imprisoned for three years. The president could also give these people special licenses that made them temporary citizens -
Anti-coolie law
No american citizens could transport "coolies" into the country. Anyone that was vital to the ships fuction that imported them were fined $2,000 and imprisoned for one year. Any Chinese man with a certificate could still come in. -
War Bride Act
Discribed the process and limitations of alien wives and half-alien children. Any immigrant that comes in through this method were nonquota immigrants. -
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act
Any Lao nationals that served in gurilla forces could skip the steps nessary to become a citizen. Spouces of Hmong veterans could become citrizens too.