Abraham lincoln november 1863

Major Immigration Events in the U.S.

By Matt Estes
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    The Atlantic Triangle

    This Atlantic trade led to countless Africans being forced to immigrate all over the world as slaves. Many went to the U.S.
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    The colonies form

    The British colonies that form the basis and the backbone of the U.S. and eventually form the U.S. was developed from people immigrating from England to the colonies.
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    The Irish Potato Famine

    This large famine in Ireland led to many Irish immigrating to the U.S. in the hopes of prosperity and to avoid starving to death.

  • During the 1870's a great many Chinese immigrated to the U.S. and helped build the railroads however a phobia and economic concern over the foreign workers this law banning the immigration of Chinese laborers.

    During the 1870's a great many Chinese immigrated to the U.S. and helped build the railroads however a phobia and economic concern over the foreign workers this law banning the immigration of Chinese laborers.
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    The Border Patrol Focuses on Mexico, the Idea of the Illegal Alien Being Mexican Develops

    During the 1940's and 1950's border patrol activities dealing with Mexican immigration intensifies. Their is cooperation between the U.S. and Mexican governments on this policy and with new fencing and policies immigrating becomes more dangerous for most Mexicans.