Immigration

Immigration Timeline

By meganshaw410

  • U.S. Constitution Signed

    U.S. Constitution Signed
    On September 17, 1787, The U.S. Constitution was signed by representatives of the thirteen colonies of the United States.
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  • The Naturalization Act of 1790

    The Naturalization Act of 1790
    This act allowed freedom of citizenship to white males who had lived in the United States for two years or more. Read more

  • Importation of Slaves Banned

    Importation of Slaves Banned
    Read moreThe importing of slaves to the United States was officially banned on January 1, 1808.

  • The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
    The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a peace treaty signed after the Mexican-American war which allowed 80,000 Mexicans to become citizens. Read more

  • 1850 First US Census

    1850 First US Census
    The first US census surveying whether people were born inside or outside of the United States was created. Read more

  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    The American Civil War broke out, pinning the North and the South against each other. [' >Read more](<a href='http://www.civilwar.com/)

  • The Immigration Act of 1882

    The Immigration Act of 1882
    This act enabled the taxing of fifty cents on all immigrants coming into US ports. Read more

  • Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty
    The French gift the United States with the Statue of Liberty to welcome new immigrants into the country. Read more

  • The Mexican Revolution

    The Mexican Revolution
    The Mexican Revolution led to thousands of Mexicans fleeing to the United States for safety. Read more

  • World War I declared

    World War I declared
    The start of World War I in the United States is declared by the United States Congress. Read more

  • Immigration Act of 1924

    Immigration Act of 1924
    The Immigration Act of 1924 limited the amount of people entering the country. Read more

  • Immigration Reform and Control Act

    Immigration Reform and Control Act
    The Immigration Reform and Control Act made it illegal to hire illegal immigrants. Read more

  • Immigration Act of 1990

    Immigration Act of 1990
    The Immigration Act of 1990 put new limitations of people entering the United States. Read more

  • The Patriot Act

    The Patriot Act
    After the attacks by terrorists on September 11, 2001 the Patriot Act was created to counter terrorism. Read more

  • Senate Bill 2611

    Senate Bill 2611
    Senate Bill 2611 was passed, enabling 370 miles of fencing between the United States and Mexico. Read more.