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Start of Colonial Immigration
The James River was first discovered and marked the beginning of colonial immigration. -
Pennsylvania Enacts Oath of Allegiance for German Immigrants
German immigrants can accept the United States as their new Home and country -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War is relevant to current immigration events because it began as a mere regional conflict that escalated into a world-wide conflict. -
The Alien Naturalization Act is Ratified
This law limited naturalization to immigrants who were "free white persons" of "good moral character", so it didn't include American Indians, indentured servants, slaves, free blacks, and Asians. -
Naturalization Act of 1798
This act increased the amount of time it took to be granted American citizenship, making it harder to become a US citizen. -
The US Congress Bans The Importation of Slavery
When this was passed, it was illegal to import slaves into the United States. -
The Native Americans Were Forced To Relocate
The US Government forced the Native Americans to give up their land and relocate west. This is saying basically that the Natives were not US citizens, even though they were the first ones here before we "discovered" America. -
The Steerage Act
First significant federal legislation on immigration. Includes reporting of immigration and rules for passengers from US ports bound for Europe. Among its provisions, it established the continuing reporting of immigration to the United States; and set specific sustenance rules for passengers of ships leaving U.S. ports for Europe. -
The Trail of Tears
Native Americans were forced on 1,000 mile travel to new destinations in America. As a result of this, many natives died during this brutal journey. -
The Homestead Act
United States Government offered free land to immigants who lived on land for 5 years. Many immigrants moved for this. -
Statue of Liberty
The French gave the United States the Statue of Liberty as a gift as it symbolized freedom and the welcoming and accepting of immigrants. -
The Dillingham Commision
The Dillingham Commission identifies Mexican laborers as the best solution to the Southwest labor shortage. Mexicans are exempted from immigrant “head taxes” set in 1903 and 1907. -
Labor Appropriations Act of 1924
This was the first act to enforce border control and start having inspections of immigrants coming into the US. -
Magnuson Act
The Chinese immigrants that were living in the United States were granted citizenship. -
SB 1070 - Arizona Legislation
Act in Arizona that required all people over the age of 14 to register with the county and governement and immigrants are required to have documentation of citizenship with them.
