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Drought, over population, soil erosion, send Southern Italians and other immigrant groups in search of prosperity in the United States
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The Oriental Exclusion Act was passed, restricting and excluding many Asian Immigrants. Due to the decrease in Asian workforce, this allowed for other immigrant groups to fill the gap.
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The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, is dedicated in New York City. The Statue of Liberty becomes the iconic symbol that many immigrants see as they enter Ellis Island.
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The Federal Government takes control of the immigration process, requiring each state to report immigrant reports.
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Ellis Island is established as the cheif immigration center of the East Coast. Until it's close in 1956, it processed over 12 million immigrants.
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Dillingham Commission was established by congress to study and research the effects of immigration in the United States.
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Foriegn Born population at this time is 2 million
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From 1911 to 1920, this was considered the peak of Italian Immigration. A reported 2 million Italians relocated to the United States.
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The Dillingham Commission publishes a 42 volume report claiming that new immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe will threaten to subvert American society. This is the catalyst for the Quota Acts later in the 1920s.
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The US enters WWI. This allowed many immigrants to enlist, and also slowed down immigration, but led to a slight increase in refugees.