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Naturalization Act of 1790
A uniform rule of naturalization is established requiring immigrants two-year residency before becoming citizens of the United States -
Naturalization Act of 1798: Alien and Sedation Act
This Act grants the president permission to deport any immigrant considered to be dangerous and increases residency to fourtheen years before allowing immigrants to become citizens -
Influx of Immigrants (1821-1870)
Between 1821 and 1870 over 7,368,854 immigrants migrate to the United States. That is almost 8 million immigrants over a span of 50 years. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act excludes Chinese immigrants from entering the United States -
Cheap Labor, More Mexican Immigrants
Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, more Mexican immigrants enter the United States. Mexican immigrants were sought out for cheap labor. -
Mexican Immigrants Recruited for Railroads
Between 1880 and 1890, a large number of Mexican immigrants were recruited for the construction of railroads in the United States, bringing even more Mexican immigrants into the U.S. -
Ellis Island Opens
Ellis Island opens on Janurary 1, 1892. Over 16 million immigrants will be admitted to the U.S. through Ellis Island. -
Mexican Revolution
As the Mexican begins, thousands of Mexican immigrants cross the border into the U,S. for safety. -
Peak Year of Mexican Immigration
Over 89,000 Mexican immigrants enter the United States due to a lack of immigration quotas. -
Border Patrol Created
The Border Patrol is created to stop illegal immigration and smuggling. -
Over 3.8 Million Deported
The United States Immigration Service deports of 3.8 million people of Hispanic decent in the year 1953. -
The North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is created which allows for trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Trade increases drastically between the U.S. and Mexico which in turn increases border patrol. -
Bill Clinton and Border Control
Bill Clinton uses a strict approach to border control in order to gain votes during his election. Under Clinton's direction border patrol is once again hightened, sensors are installed, and over 40 miles of fencing is installed along the U.S.-Mexican border. -
Drug Trafficking Agreement
Bill Clinton and Ernesto Zedillo, the president of Mexico at that time, create an agreement that will work to decrease drug trafficking. -
Immigration and Naturalizaion Join with Homeland Security
Immigration and Naturalizaion Join with Homeland Security which splits responsibilities into three different categories: Bureau of Customs and Border Patrol, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Bureau of Citizenship and Immigrant Services -
SB1070
President Obama works to pass SB1070, which sought to require police officers to have the authorization to verifty citizenship. Part of the bill was supported, while the other was deemed unconstitutional. -
Immigration Reform
President Obama institutes a new Immigration Reform, while millions of immigrants apply for the right to live and work in the United States. -
Debate Continues
A huge immigration debate continues as bills are written, passed, and amended. Americans, Hispanic decent or not, demand change and equality.
