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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/
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In 1808, the congress banned importation of slaves.
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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/
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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/
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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/
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The potato crop fails in Ireland which kills one million people
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The Mexican-American War ended which resulted in additional territory and people.
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Mass immigration from china due to the California Gold Rush.
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African Americans gain citizenship due to the 14th Amendment.
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African American Males gain the right to vote
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Italy's trouble economy leads for million Italians to migrate to the United States.
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Unoccupied lands in Oklahoma are now available to white settlers
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Puerto Rico and Cuba become civil with U.S which grants citizenship between mainland and islands to travel without passport.
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WWI begins and anti-German sentiment swells at home. Everything in Germany changes its name.
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Native Americans were granted full citizenship after President Calvin Coolidge signs the bill
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Discrimination is forbidden in employment when the Executive Order is signed by Roosevelt.
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Agricultural works from North, Central, and South America begin importation.
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Equal education for all regardless of color
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Civil Rights Act is signed
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400,000 people enter the United States due to the Cuban Refugee Act
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