famine
This major event in Ireland in the mid-1800s led to mass emigration.
Irish Potato Famine
This term describes the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group, often due to their identity.
persecution
This U.S. law passed in 1965 significantly changed immigration policies to favor skilled workers and family reunification.
Immigration and Nationality Act
This term refers to the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.
Nativism
This major event in the 19th century led to widespread poverty and emigration from China, particularly to the United States.
Taiping Rebellion
This is the term for a severe shortage of food that can affect a large population.
famine
ewish communities faced persecution in Europe, leading many to flee in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially during this event.
Holocaust
The process of entering and settling in another country permanently is known as this.
Immigration
The Know-Nothing Party was an example of this movement in the U.S. that sought to limit immigration in the 1850s.
Nativism
This was a significant migration event during the 19th century where many Chinese came to the U.S. to work, particularly in this industry.
gold mining and railroad construction
The Great Famine in the 19th century also affected this country, leading to significant immigration to the U.S.
ireland
The persecution of this group included the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Japanese Americans
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most immigrants arrived in the U.S. via these two landmarks located in New York.
Ellis Island and Angel Island
This act of 1924 limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the U.S. based on national origin quotas.
Immigration Act of 1924
This law, passed in 1882, severely limited Chinese immigration to the United States and marked the first time the U.S. restricted immigration based on nationality.
Chinese Exclusion Act
A famine in this eastern African country in the 1980s led to massive international aid efforts.
ethiopia
Targeting individuals based on their political beliefs was common in this Soviet regime.
Stalin's regime
This term refers to immigrants who came to the U.S. due to persecution, war, or natural disasters.
refugees
Nativism led to increased tensions during the early 20th century against these groups, who were often seen as a threat to American values.
immigrant communities
The one-time capital of China, this city was the last imperial capital of the Qing Dynasty and is known for its historical significance.
Beijing
word family of famine
food shortage
This religion faced persecution in early America, leading to movements such as the Mormon migration westward.
Mormonism
This region contributed significantly to U.S. immigration during the late 1800s, due to both famine and persecution.
Europe
This historical event involved the mass deportation of immigrants, often viewed as part of a nativist reaction during this era.
Red Scare
This ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony and the importance of family, deeply influencing Chinese culture and governance.
Confucianism