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Irish Potato Famine
In the summer of 1845, a great famine struck the potato crops in Ireland, causing thousands to immigrate to America. Many of the people were not recieved well; given poor social and economic treatment. -
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush caused many to immigrate to the U.S. in order to mine for gold. This rush caused other areas to flourish too, especially in Arizona which began to prosper with many mining towns. -
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address helped to establish the colonists' goal of a government "of the people, for the people, by the people." This would attract many to immigrate to America who were sick of the injustices from the British Crown. Also, slaves would be brought to America increasing diversity in the new population. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
" It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States." Focused on a specific group of people. -
The Statue of Liberty
Not only is the Statue of Liberty a symbol of freedom and democracy, it overlook the Atlantic Ocean where ships travel to New York, bringing immigrants from far away places. The statue encourages immigration, inviting others to a place where they can be free from social, economic, and political injustices. -
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The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's was a time when the stock exchage brought weath and prosperity to many people who invested in it. This "get rich quick" scheme was very intriguing to many foreigners and thus was a major cause for immigration during this decade. -
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrail Revolution is a major event in U.S. history that contributed to it's economic and technological growth. Without immigrant workers, huge part of American history would not have possible. -
Mexican Immigrant Workers Gain Rights in U.S.
"The contract demanded that U.S. ranchers allow workers to bring their families along during the period of the contract. No worker was allowed to leave for the United States without a contract, signed by an immigration official, which stated the rate of pay, work schedule, place of employment and other similar conditions."-PBS.org -
Immigration Act
This act limited the amount of immigrants that would be permitted to enter the country based on the United States' current population. -
U.S. Border Patrol is Formed
In 1924 the U.S. Border Patrol was established. Until that time, "the public did not immediately view Mexicans as "illegal aliens," however, the law declared that "any undocumented worker was to be considered a fugitive." This was the base for the attitudes towards illegal immigration that are seen today. -
Stock Market Crash/ Black Tuesday/ Great Depression
The fall of the stock market which resulted in the Great Depression, drove away many immigrants who had come to the U.S. in the hopes of finind weath, stability, and the "American Dream" brought about from people's sucess in the stock market. -
9/11
The terrorist attacks that took place on this day created a huge fear towards Muslims and grealt effects the level of caution that is taken when people are traveling in and out of the country, or even traveling internationally (state to state). It has resulted in provisions where security may go against a person's privacy, or even where people are judged by race and culture just for the clothes on their body or the color of their skin. -
Secure Fence Act
"Authorizes Fencing along the US-Mexican Border."
This is the act that permitted the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border in an attempt to stop illegal immigration. -
Arizona Senate Bill 1070
One of the strictest and most controversial anti-immigration laws. It would require people to show proof of citizenship during a routine traffic stop if there was "reasonalbe suspicion" that the person was in the country illegally. -
Senate Bill 1070 Final Ruling
The final ruling over Arizona's controversial immigration bill took place on this day. One determination was that people would still need to show proof of their citizenship.
