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Beginning of Colonization
European colonization in Nort America began. The British mostly occupied what now is the East Coast of the United States.
Found all timeline info at:
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Slave importation Begins
Slaves from Africa began being imported to the colonies in 1619 -
Alien Naturalization Act
The first naturalization act that set the naturalization process in the United States. -
Naturalization Act of 1795
This act added a requirement for the Naturalization process. It was added that you must have resided in the country for 2-5 years. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The government only allowed certain Chinese immigrants to migrate to the United States. They had to have a certain skills and permission from the Chinese government stating they are qualified. It was difficult to get entry due to the mining skills the U.S. wanted. -
Ellis Island Opens
Ellis Island opens as an immigration station in 1892. It was a stop where immigrants were checked on proper papers. Many European immigrants came through Ellis Island. -
Mexican Revolution
The beginning of the Mexican Revolution drove many of Mexico's citizens to migrate to the United States. -
Arizona becomes a state
On February 14th, 1912 Arizona was added to the United States as a state. -
First Quota Act
This act limited the amount of immigrants allowed to enter the country down to 3% from countries like New Zealand, Europe, Africa, Australia and etc. -
Bracero Program
The Bracero Program brought temporary Mexican laborers to the U.S. to work on farms and railroads. This lasted about 22 years. -
Immigration and Nationality Act
This act changed the requirement of entering the United States based from race and origin to refugee status and need to enter. -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This grant granted legal status to many immigrants who came to country before Janurary 1, 1982 -
The Immigration Act of 1990
This act basically revised the deportation grounds and the limit on limit on legal immigration. -
llegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
This act had revisions that allowed immigrants, who were going to be deported, to be able to become legal residents. -
Terrorist Attack on the United States
Military and defense was increased after 9/11 to increase nation security along the borders. -
Miniutemen in Arizona
A group of civilians in Arizona stationed themselves along the border to assist Border Control officials in border security. -
Secure Fence Act
This act allowed for a double layer to be built along the southern border. It was passed as a measure to keep illegal immigrants from crossing the border -
SB1070
SB1070 is a passed bill in Arizona that is supposed to control illegeal immigration. It states that it is against state law to be in Arizona illegaly. Legal citizens would be required to carry proof of their to be in the state at all times. Included in this bill is the right for police to question anyone they believe might be undocumented. -
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The DACA will allow people who were brought into the country when they were 16 years of age or under, to not be deported. They need to have been living in the United States for 5 years, are in school, high school graduates or a military/ veteran background for the US. As well as be in good standing with the law and be under the age of 30.
