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The first "Immigrants" were the pilgrims who settled in north america at the settlement of jamestown
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as the colonies are established the demand for work increases, in order to meet the demand many slaves are brought from Africa to work in the colonies
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As the Colonial era continued triangle trade was established and more colonists as well as slaves traveled to america.
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Stated that any free white immigrant could become an american citizen.
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Influx of immigrants from Europe especially Irish immigrants come into the country
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Heavy flow of Irish immigrants leads to anti Irish feelings and discrimination like this sign
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Ellis Island is built to help control and regulate the influx of immigrants into the United Stated.
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WWI led to a resentment of immigrants and a decrease in immigration.
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the great depression left foreign people without the means or the reason to come to America
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New form of immigrants the refugees from Nazi actions in Germany come, but many are turned away.
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After america Joined WWII Americans became afraid of Japanese immigrants, therefore they were detained in internment camps.
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People flee the cold war countries like East Asia Germany, Ect
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Recession leads to resentment of immigrants for taking jobs after 3million received amnesty and citizenship.
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Disputes over illegal immigration and different rights
