Coming to America 1600s-1700s
hy did people migrate then?
Religious freedom, economic opportunity
What did we receive from the french that symbolized the welcoming of immigration, freedom, and democracy
The statue of liberty
What is a Visa?
An official document that allows a person to enter, stay in, or leave the U.S for a certain period of time.
What did the US promise people could live through opportunities and hard work?
The American Dream
What was the first town established?
Jamestown
What is nativism?
Belief that only native born americans should hold power and influence opposing immigration
Why did the U.S increase border/national security after the 9/11 attack?
to preserve national security and have better control on who enters the country
What are some types of push factors
War, Unemployment, Religious persecution, Poverty
What is religious persecution?
Many people came to the American colonies in the 1600s to escape unfair treatment for their religion.
What is the gentlemen's agreement?
United states did not allow any further immigration of japanese labors and imposed restrictions on japense people already inside the country
What/who is the department of homeland security?
The DHS was created after the 9/11 attack to handle national security and immigration enforcement.
What percentage of people migrate to the US for work?
42%
What was the largest involuntary immigration of this time?
The immigration of Enslaved African Americans to the USA
What was the immigration act of 1924?
An act that completely banned asian immigration
why is documentation good for immigrants?
proves a person has legal permission to stay in or enter the country.
What percentage of people migrate to the US for school?
32%
What was the Naturalization Act of 1790
First US Federal Law that limited the acess to US citizenship based on race.
What was one of the most significant law signed in 1882?
Chinese exclusion act of 1882 Limiting all chinese immigration into the united states for 10 years and prohibiting existing residents from getting citizenship
What is the difference between asylum seekers and refugees?
These individuals are forced to flee their country due to a well founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, or political opinion. Who are they?
refugees