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Pennsylvania Oaths of Allegiance 1727-1775
This gave Swiss and German immigrants the opportunity to come to the U.S. and gain citizenship.
http://genealogydecoded.com/2013/05/23/pennsylvania-oaths-of-allegiance-1727-1775/ -
Royal Proclamation of 1763
The boundary line was drawn after the Seven Years War. This prohibited the settlement past that boundary.
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The Naturalization Act
The Naturalization Act Was the first point in history that allowed for immigrants to be viewed in the eyes of the government as a U.S. citizen.
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Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves
This marked the beginning of the end to slavery in the U.S. No further were new slaves allowed to be brought into the country.
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The Steerage Act
This marked the first time that the U.S. government started regulating the entry and exit of the country by sea. -
Irish Potato Famine
During this time, Ireland experienced a huge potato famine. The country heavily relied on the crop so when it dyed up, may people looked for a new home. -
U.S. and Mexico War
Land disputes begin between the U.S. and Mexico. This would be the beginning of many problems between both sides.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This is when the U.S. and Mexico signed a treaty that would end the war between the two countries.
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/guadalupe-hidalgo -
Homestead Act
The government offered citizens and immigrants land for cheap so that they could create homes and contribute to society.
http://www.history.com/topics/homestead-act -
Statue of Liberty Built
The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. by France. It marked the beginning of a peaceful relationship between the U.S. and France.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/307 -
Ellis Island Built
This marked the beginning of millions of immigrants entering the country.
http://www.history.com/topics/ellis-island -
Emergency Quota Act
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Bracero Program
This was an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico. It promised fair wage and rights in exchanged for work.
http://braceroarchive.org/about -
Magnuson Act
This was the beginning of Chinese immigrants being granted the opportunity to become citizens.
http://immigrationtounitedstates.org/591-immigration-act-of-1943.html -
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
The U.S. decided to put in affect a system to help deter and keep away illegal immigrants.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/01/30/in-1986-congress-tried-to-solve-immigration-why-didnt-it-work/