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Native American
In 1776, the United States established the countries first Native American reservation and policy. The U.S dealt with each tribe as an independent nation. It wasn't until 1924 that Native Americans were granted full citizenship. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/global-timeline/ -
African American
In 1808, the congress banned importation of slaves.
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African American
The Compromise of 1820 accepts Maine to be considered a free state. Following, Missouri was admitted as a slave state while prohibiting slavery in territories not of Missouri. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/global-timeline/ -
Native American
The Removal Act was passed by Congress which forced Native Americans to settle in the Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/global-timeline/ -
Native Americans
The Cherokee Indians were forced to march thousands on miles to get to the established Indian Territory. This march was along a train called the "Trail of Tears" and about 4,000 Cherokees died. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/global-timeline/ -
Irish
The potato crop fails in Ireland which kills one million people
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Mexian
The Mexican-American War ended which resulted in additional territory and people. -
Chinese
Mass immigration from china due to the California Gold Rush.
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African American
African Americans gain citizenship due to the 14th Amendment.
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African Americans
African American Males gain the right to vote
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Italian
Italy's trouble economy leads for million Italians to migrate to the United States.
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Native American
Unoccupied lands in Oklahoma are now available to white settlers
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Cuba and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico and Cuba become civil with U.S which grants citizenship between mainland and islands to travel without passport.
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German
WWI begins and anti-German sentiment swells at home. Everything in Germany changes its name.
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Native Americans
Native Americans were granted full citizenship after President Calvin Coolidge signs the bill
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African Americans
Discrimination is forbidden in employment when the Executive Order is signed by Roosevelt.
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Mexican
Agricultural works from North, Central, and South America begin importation.
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African American
Equal education for all regardless of color
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African American
Civil Rights Act is signed
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Cuban & Puerto Rican
400,000 people enter the United States due to the Cuban Refugee Act
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