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Immigration Issues
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Slavery Banned
US Congress bans the Importation of slavery -
Irish Potatoe Famine
Potatoe famine in Ireland results in increased immigration to the US -
Homestead Act
Offers 160 acres of free land to anyone who lives there for 5 years. Leads to a ruch of European immigrants. -
Transcontinental Railroad Complete
The completion of the transcontinental railroad leads to easier travel accross the US allowing for the immigrants to move further west. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The US bans immigration from China for the next ten years. -
Dedication of The Statue of Liberty
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Expatriation Act
Any woman married to an Immigrant is forced to surrender their US citizenship -
Alien Registration Act
The US Government introduces the "Green Card" system. -
Immigration and Reform Control Act
Offers Amnisty to illegal immigrants; makes it illegal for one to hire an illegal immigrant. -
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
Makes it harder for immigrants to seek refuge in the US -
USA Patriot Act
Made in response to the 9/11 attacks, requires a passport to leave and enter the US. -
Arizona Immigration Law
Makes it a crime (for illegal immigrants) to trespass in Arizona, making it the first state immigration law.
