Figure 4.6.1

Settlement Patterns in the US

By 17ija
  • Period: to

    Imigration Slows

  • First National US Census

    Two thirds of the white population is of British origin. Dutch and Germans take the rest.

  • Census

    20 percent of Americans are African American
  • Period: to

    Imigration Increases

    Immigration increases with each year until World War I

  • Census

    Four fifths of immigarnts are European.

  • Resticting Immigration

    The US government restricts immigration
  • Period: to

    Immigration decreases

  • Stricter Immigration Laws