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Oct 12, 1492
Native American Genocide
Starting when Christopher Columbus landed in San Salvador in 1492, the Native American popluation in the New World began to die out due to direct violence and diease. Robinson, B.A. (2003, Oct. 12). Past Genocides Commited Against Native Americans. Retrieved from http://www.religioustolerance.org/genocide5.htm Image from: http://rogerhollander.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/homeland-security1.jpg -
Mayflower Expedition
The first pilgrims landed in the New World in November, and began their exploration several days after landing. Mayflower Departs England. Retrieved from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mayflower-departs-england Image from: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LTDarCYdGZc/S49LNFsgNpI/AAAAAAAABT4/1s4T7POq_Ns/s320/mayflower-ii.jpg -
Naturalization Act of 1790
This act created a uniform rule for naturalization. It included a two year residency requirement for non-slave white men and women who had good moral character. Englund, Shelby. 1790 Naturalization Act. Retrieved from http://library.uwb.edu/guides/usimmigration/1790_naturalization_act.html Image from: http://img.ehowcdn.com/thumbnail-140x140/ehow/images/a06/dt/tj/immigration-naturalization-act-1790-800x800.jpg -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These acts (four in total) raised the residency required for citizenship from 2 years to 14 years. The residency requirement was lowered to 5 years in 1800. They were signed by John Adams. The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 from Folwell's "Laws of the U.S." Retrieved from http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/sedition/ Image from: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Images/adams.jpg -
Irish Potato Famine
Crops of bad potatoes caused diease in Ireland. Many died, and those who survived left for America. They were not welcomed in America due to the fact that most were illiterate and could not speak English. Eisenberg, Lucy. (2010). The Potato Famine and Irish Immigration to America. Constitutional Rights Foundation, 26(2). Retrieved from http://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-26-2-the-potato-famine-and-irish-immi Image from: http://images.sciencedaily.com/2010/11/101117121811-large -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the Mexican American war. It gave the United States land in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Mexicans were required to leave this area and go back to Mexico, or become U.S citizens with full rights. Gray, Tom. Teaching With Documents: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Retrieved from http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/guadalupe-hidalgo/ Image from: http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/guadalupe-hidalgo/images/treaty-page-1.jpg -
Chinese Exclusion Act
This act prevented Chinese laborers to enter the United States, and required non-laborers to get certification from the Chinese governent to enter the U.S. Chinese Exclusion Act (1882). Retreived from http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=47 Image from: http://25.media.tumblr.com/77d80262be7b41df765bc81933d90193/tumblr_mjmqy6LfSj1rls6a0o1_400.jpg -
Ellis Island Opened
Ellis Isaland was opened in New York to screen incoming immigrants on the east coast of the United States. It became a detention and deportation station in 1924, and officially closed in November 1954. Ellis Island Timeline. Retrieved from http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellis_island_timeline.asp Image from: http://www.libertyharborrv.com/uploads/ellis.jpeg -
Angel Island Immigration Station Opened
Angel Island was opened in California to deal with immigration from China. It's nickname was "Ellis Island to the West." United States Immigration Station (USIS). Retrieved from http://angelisland.org/history/united-states-immigration-station-usis/ Image from: http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wwiibayarea/buildings/ang3_Angel%20Island%201.jpg -
Quota Act of 1921
This act placed a limit on how many immigrants could enter the country. 3% of people from each country based on the U.S census of 1910 were allowed in. Barrientes, Brenda. 1921 Emergency Quota Law. Retrieved from http://library.uwb.edu/guides/usimmigration/1921_emergency_quota_law.html Image from: http://unityanddivision4.wikispaces.com/file/view/emergency_quota_act_of_1921.jpg/218064794/279x322/emergency_quota_act_of_1921.jpg -
Japanese Internment Camps
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans were forced to move to internment camps to keep them from turning on America. Life in Japanese Internment Camps. Retrieved from http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312008/bhjic.html Image from: http://japaneseintermentcamps.wikispaces.com/file/view/11.jpg/281981818/492x399/11.jpg -
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
This act abolished immigration quotas based on national origin. The new system focused on the immigrant's skills and family relationships. Visas were capped at 170,000 a year. 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, a.k.a. the Hart-Cellar Act. Retrieved from http://library.uwb.edu/guides/usimmigration/1965_immigration_and_nationality_act.html Image from: http://immigration-online.org/uploads/posts/2012-03/1331146904_president-lyndon-b.-johnson-signing-the-immigration-and-nationality-act-of-1965. -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This act granted amnesty to immigrants who entered the U.S. before January 1, 1982. Mees, Kurtis. 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, a.k.a. The Simpson-Mazzoli Act. Retrieved from http://library.uwb.edu/guides/usimmigration/1986_immigration_reform_and_control_act.html Image from: http://www.xtimeline.com/__UserPic_Large/1761/ELT200801131448092839160.JPG -
USA Patriot Act
The terrorist attacks on 9/11/01 changed the way foreigners enter the country. People must have proper documentation to enter the country, and those who are a threat to national security are not allowed in. This event made it hard for anyone from the Middle East to come to America. The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty. Retrieved from http://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/highlights.htm Image from: http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x126/ScotRanger/NewYork-TwinTowers.jpg -
SB 1070
The senate bill 1070 was passed in Arizona in order to conquer illegal immigration from Mexico. It has been under fire in the court systems because it is said to encourage racial profiling. Arizona's SB 10170. Retrieved from http://www.aclu.org/arizonas-sb-1070 Image from: http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SB1070-demonstrators.jpg
