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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
An act that only allowed Chinese who did not work to enter the country. The few Chinese people that did immigrate had to recieve special permission from the Chinese government. The Chinese Exclusion act lasted ten years after it was supposed to expire with the permission of congress. The country was trying to save jobs for people already in the U.S. This act contributed to some of our fear of other races.
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The Immigration Act of 1891
As in the Chinese Exclusion act, the Immigration Act of 1891 excluded people that were unfit to be American citizens, such as, "idiots, insane persons, and paupers." This act has contributed to the fear of types of people that the U.S. faces today. The Immigration Act of 1891
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The Naturaization Act of 1906
This act was signed by Theodore Roosevelt and required immigrants to learn English to gain naturalization rights. This has created some of the negative stigma towards non-english speakers.
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The Immigration Act of 1917
This Immigration Act made the U.S. more exclusive than ever. It excluded anyone with a physical disability to "imbeciles.'
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The Quota Law of 1921
Sets a limit on the number of people allowed to come to the U.S. from each Country.
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The Immigration Act of 1924
Establishes the Border Patrol. This Act was instated by President Calvin Coolidge. This is monumental in the History of our country.
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The Alien Registration Act of 1940
This act made made all immigrants to the U.S. over age 14 to fill out a form indicating their political beliefs.
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Displaced Persons Act of 1948
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The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Also known as the "McCarran-Walter Act." This law was enacted to restrict more people, especially enemies, from coming to the U.S. Most of the restrictions were set on communists or alleged communists. The paranoia of the U.S. post-WWII Cold War times took over in this act.
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The Immigration Act of 1965
Abolishes the quota system from 1920. This restricted the Visas given to a total of 170,000 per year. The U.S. gives Visas based on a preference system.
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Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975
Allowed approximately 200,000 refugees of the Vietnam war to come to the U.S. on a special parole. This Act was very controversial, but it passed.
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Immigration Act of 1990
This act promotes diversity. Visas are given out in the Countries that do not reach the quota based on education and work experience. Immediate family is now allowed to come with the immigrant.
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The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act 1996
Heightened enforcement on Border patrol. This act made conditions harsher for illegal immigrants and encourages deportation, examination, etc. of illegal immigrants, especially from Mexico.
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The Secure Fence Act of 2006
Gives the Department of Homeland Security control over the whole U.S./Mexico border. This act is what builds the physical fence surrounding the border. Signed by President Bush.
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