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Aug 28, 1565
First permanent European settlement in the United
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Congress passes the Naturalization Act
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 brings immigration to a complete halt as hostilities prevent transport across the ocean. -
California Gold Rush
Chinese migration to the United States begins in the aftermath of the California gold rush. -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ends Mexican-American War and allows the United States to acquire Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, and parts of Utah and Nevada . -
American Civil War
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Spanish-American War
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Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution sends thousands of Mexicans to the United States. -
World War I
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World War II Begins
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Vietnam War
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Immigration Reform and Control Act
This act was passed to control illegal immigrats in the United States. It made it illegal to knowingly hire undocumented immigrants. -
Prop 203
Anti-Bilingual Initiative in Arizona
This Prop goes against immigrants in Arizona. It is a law that forbids any teacher from speaking to a student in his or her native language. -
The Dream Act
This act was a bill that allowed illegal immigrants to get residency if they were a "good moral character" who graduated form a U.S highschool, entered the U.S as a minor, lived continously in the country for five or more years. -
SB 1070
SB 1070 law is passed
