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First Settlement
In 1607 the first settelment in America took place, when the English landed here. This area became known as Jamestown. -
First Alien Naturalization Act Enacted by the Newly Created U.S. Government
This act provided that any free, white, adult alien, male or female, who had resided within the limits and jurisdiction of the United States for a period of 2 years was eligible for citizenship. Citizenship was provided for thoose with good character and who took an oath. -
Chinese Immigration
Large-scale immigration began in the mid 1800's due to the California Gold Rush. Despite the flood of Chinese immigrants during that time, their population began to fall drastically; because of laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
This act banned chinese immigration to the USA for a period of 10 years. -
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution caused thousands of Mexican migrant workers to come to the United States, as the economy south of the border changed and the economy north of the border progressed. -
Arizona is a state!
Arizona becomes the 48th state of the USA. -
Labor Appropriation Act
Congress passed the Labor Appropriation Act of 1924, officially establishing the U.S. Border Patrol for the purpose of securing the borders between inspection stations. Border control expanded and provided many job oppurtunities. -
Deportation
Mass deportation opened up job opportunities for desperate non-Mexican workers during the Great Depression. However once World War II started, there was a high need for workers especially in agriculture. So the Bracero Program attempted to resolve some of these issues by importing Mexican migrant workers to perform many of the duties previously performed by men serving overseas. -
Ellis Island Closed
The last detainee, was released, and Ellis Island officially closed. In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson declared Ellis Island part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. -
North American Free Trade Agreement
The passage of NAFTA which is a comprehensive trade agreement that sets the rules of trade and investment between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As well as the Mexican economic collapse of 1994, brought an estimated 13 million new undocumented immigrants to the United States over the next 15 years. -
Prop 203
Proposition 203 is another step in preventing immigrants to Arizona. This law forbids any teacher from speaking to a student in his or her native language; which goes against the Equal Education Act of 1974. -
9/11
On 9/11 terrorist attacks attacked the world trade center. Due to these events the US Department of Defense to expands military support along the borders. -
SB 1070
This is one of the toughest laws, as it requires all immigrants (over 14) to carry their registration documents with them at all times. If they do not have the documnets on them the person can recieve a misdemeaner if he or she is not carrying the appropriate documents. -
Judge Blocks Immigration Law
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton Blocks Key Parts of Arizona's Anti-Illegal Immigration. The judge blocked a requirement that police check the immigration status of people stopped for such routine infractions as traffic violations. -
Obama allows Illegal Immigrants
President Obama Allows Illegal Immigrants Who Came to US as Children to Stay in the Country. ''Under the change, the Department of Homeland Security will no longer initiate the deportation of illegal immigrants who came to the United States before age 16, have lived here for at least five years, and are in school, are high school graduates or are military veterans in good standing. The immigrants must also be under 30 and have clean criminal records..."
