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Pilgrims
The first "Immigrants" were the pilgrims who settled in north america at the settlement of jamestown -
Colonial era Begins
as the colonies are established the demand for work increases, in order to meet the demand many slaves are brought from Africa to work in the colonies -
Triangle Trade
As the Colonial era continued triangle trade was established and more colonists as well as slaves traveled to america. -
Naturalization Act
Stated that any free white immigrant could become an american citizen. -
Immigration Boom
Influx of immigrants from Europe especially Irish immigrants come into the country -
Prejudice Against Irish
Heavy flow of Irish immigrants leads to anti Irish feelings and discrimination like this sign -
Ellis Island
Ellis Island is built to help control and regulate the influx of immigrants into the United Stated. -
WWI
WWI led to a resentment of immigrants and a decrease in immigration. -
Great Depression
the great depression left foreign people without the means or the reason to come to America -
WWII
New form of immigrants the refugees from Nazi actions in Germany come, but many are turned away. -
Internment of Japanese-Americans
After america Joined WWII Americans became afraid of Japanese immigrants, therefore they were detained in internment camps. -
Cold War Refugees
People flee the cold war countries like East Asia Germany, Ect -
Recession
Recession leads to resentment of immigrants for taking jobs after 3million received amnesty and citizenship. -
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Modern day
Disputes over illegal immigration and different rights
