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Immigration Timeline
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policies and changes in
Immigration
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exploration
1492
during this time many european exploreers where in search for gold, christopher columbus set sail to try to reach asia going west as he thought it would be a faster route. This lead to his accidental discorvery of the americas and marked the beginning of European colonization and subsequent immigration to the region.
American life
Immigration is what lead to the country we live in today, europeans and other people from around the world left their country to settle on the americas for various reasons, weather it be for religious persicution or to get rich. America would have never rose as a new country if people didnt move. It has lead to cultural diversity, economic growth and the concept of the "american dream"
Settlement
1607
JamesTown, in present-day Virginia marks the first permanent English settlement in North America, leading to increased English immigration
change
change
Though not much has changed in immigration it has shown economic, political, and social change.
economic
-economic growth thanks to labor force
political
-policy changes, reforms, and legeslation
social
-cultural diversity, and intregation.
American revolution
1776
The United States rebels and declares independence from Great Britain. this is significant because it paved the way for the formation of its own immigration policies.
primary figures
figures
The main person who has broguht change thorughtout american histoy when it comes to immigration policies is the president. Diffrent presidents have always had diffrent views on immigration. many have made changes primarily for economic reasons and for the purpose of protecting.
Maria Elena Durazo is a person to remeber because she started the Immigration movement.
First citizenship act
1790
The Naturalization Act of 1790 is passed in the United States, granting citizenship only to "free white persons" of good moral character.
importance
contribution to culture
-foods,celebrations,music, technology and innovations, and literature and arts
US was built on immigration
-many moved for oppurtunities and brought their unique skills and cultures. They have contributed to the conomic growth and cultural growth
Then and now
- Though there have been periods of nativsm and discrimnation, immigrant stilll play a big role in american deveopment and identity. they continue to contribute to american life by bringing new ideas, perspectives and talents
land act
1820
The U.S. Congress passes the first federal immigration law, the Land Act of 1820, allowing immigrants to purchase public land with credit system.
American Dream
amecian dream
Many people Immigrated to the US throughtout the years in hopes to be succesfull through hard work and to escape dangers and persicutions. Many immigrant families have moved to America for a better life, bringing their diverse skills, talents and culture. Though many have faced discrimination, they hope to escape poverty and persue happieness.
Annexation
1848
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War, resulting in the annexation of significant Mexican territory by the United States and increased Mexican immigration to the region.
homestead act
1862
The U.S. Congress passes the Homestead Act, granting 160 acres of public land to settlers who improved the land and resided on it for five years, encouraging immigration to the American West
exclusion act
1882
The Chinese Exclusion Act is passed in the United States, suspending Chinese immigration for ten years.
Ellis Island
1892
Ellis Island, a major immigration processing center, opens in New York Harbor, becoming the gateway for millions of immigrants entering the United States until it was closed in 1954.
gentlemans agreement
1907
The U.S. Congress passes the Gentleman's Agreement with Japan, restricting Japanese immigration in exchange to try to stop discriminatory school policies against Japanese children in California.
Immigration act
1917
The Immigration Act of 1917, (Asiatic Barred Zone Act), imposes a literacy test and restricted immigration from Asia.
Another Immigration act
1924
The U.S. Congress passes the Immigration Act of 1924, (the Johnson-Reed Act) established strict quotas based on nationality and limited immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
For the War
1942
The United States starts the Bracero Program, allowing Mexican farmers and agricultural workers to enter the country as temporary laborers because of labor shortages during World War II
immigration and national act
1965
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 gets rid of the national origins quota system and establishes a new immigration policy based on family restoration and skilled labor.
reform and control acts
1986
The U.S. Congress passes the Immigration Reform and Control Act, prohibited any employer from hiring, recruiting or reffering undocumented people while also implementing stricter border enforcement.
homeland security
2001
Following the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. government strengthens immigration enforcement and creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
DACA
2012
The Obama administration introduces the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, providing temporary relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
travel ban
2017
The Trump administration introduces the Travel Ban, which restricts entry into the United States from citizens of mostly several Muslim countries
florida anti immigration laws
2023
employers have to verify that workers have documentation, also prohibits transpotation of undocumented people to florida. not following these results in civil and criminal liability
Change
change
thorughout the years we can see it has gotten better in some cases but in other cases we have just gone backwards like with the florida anti immigration laws we are trying to exclude a certain group just like we have in the past. certain situations have caused us to be more lenient like during wars. When it comes to culture, immigration has impacted it, but when it comes to politics, the change goes back and fourth,
credits
https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/global-timeline/
https://immigrationhistory.org/timeline/
https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/immigration-united-states-timeline
https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/brief-history-us-immigration-policy-colonial-period-present-day#voluntary-forced-migration