The New Texas Citizens Effects of Immigration on 20 th Century Texas

The New Texans 1. International Immigration 2. Immigration Act of Interstate Migration 4. Multicultural Texas

Main Cultures in Texas to 1870 Main Cultures in Texas to 1870 Western Europeans Anglos Mexican Americans African Americans Native Americans

Changing Immigration Patterns President Lyndon Johnson led the fight to pass the Immigration Act of This new law still set limits on immigration, but did it in a fairer way. Relatives of current citizens were given preference. Those who could provide a needed skill and were educated also had a better chance. President Lyndon Johnson led the fight to pass the Immigration Act of This new law still set limits on immigration, but did it in a fairer way. Relatives of current citizens were given preference. Those who could provide a needed skill and were educated also had a better chance. National Origins Act People became worried that so many immigrant workers might negatively affect our economy. Worried that immigrants might take jobs away from Americans. This Act created quotas (a limited number set by law) on the number of immigrants that would be allowed into the U.S. National Origins Act People became worried that so many immigrant workers might negatively affect our economy. Worried that immigrants might take jobs away from Americans. This Act created quotas (a limited number set by law) on the number of immigrants that would be allowed into the U.S. 40 million immigrants from other countries came to the U.S. Countries included: Cuba, El Salvador China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Greece, Italy. 40 million immigrants from other countries came to the U.S. Countries included: Cuba, El Salvador China, Korea, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Greece, Italy

Why Do People Come Here? The United States has a blend of many resources found in most countries. So why did and do many people want to come here? We are known for our strong economy, education system, and advanced medical technology. The most attractive thing to immigrants is the reputation for the rights it guarantees to its citizens.

Migration From Other States Migration From Other States During the 1970s, the U.S. economy changed As the demand for steel decreased and manufacturing jobs moved overseas, the jobs in the north were lost. Texas, however, was experiencing a “boom” as a result of…you guessed it: OIL. Our economy was the envy of the world at that time. So, logically, people came where the economy was good. From 1970 to 2000, Texas’ population increased 80%. Most of the increase was from those migrating from other states to find work.

How Texas Immigrants Are Divided African Americans 10% Hispanics 76% Two or more Races 1.4% American Indian.8% Lebanese Syrian 1% Asian Americans 3.6%

Future Face of Texas Hispanic Population Over 50% by 2015 ??Culture????Jobs?? ??Language????Education??

So… What Does Culture Look Like? Religion Literature Sport Recreation Clothing Food Music War Paintings Sculpture Weapons Agriculture Industry Philosophy Marriage Children Government

Activity Activity Tomorrow you will take a tour of a “CULTURAL MUSEUM”. You will look at 8-10 photographs of various cultures. You will complete a chart of artifacts, identifying what they are, what they symbolize, and how they are either shared with or are exclusive to another culture. You will then write a reflection about what you observed and how Texas is a melting pot for many cultures.