15.2 Diversity and Equal Protection. The United States & Immigration The U.S.A. is a land of immigrants.  American Indians (15,000 B.C.)  Spanish/French.

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15.2 Diversity and Equal Protection

The United States & Immigration The U.S.A. is a land of immigrants.  American Indians (15,000 B.C.)  Spanish/French (1500 A.D.)  English settlers (1607 A.D.)  Irish/Germans(1820s-1860s)  S.E. Europeans (1880s-1930s)  S.E. Asians (1950s-1990s)  Latin American (1950s – now)

Immigration Policies Initially, U.S. had few immigration policies!  Most immigrants came from W. Europe. Similar culture as Americans.  No big waves of immigrants.

Immigration Policies Restriction increase as more immigrants come.  Why? 1882 Tax levied on immigrants Chinese Exclusion Act Criminals, “paupers” & mentally ill banned.

Immigration Policies Congress sets limit on immigrants.  Based limits on U.S. Population ratio.  Asian and African immigration banned.

Immigration Policies Post-WWII  Immigration restrictions eased.  1965 Immigration & Nationality Act Allowed 290,000 immigrants annually. Asian immigration increases.

Immigration Today Immigration Act of 1990  Increased immigration to 675,000 per year. Immigration from Latin America 50% of today's total.

Immigration Today Illegal Immigration  Unlawful entry into the country. Deportation  Forcible return of an alien to their country of origin. Amnesty  Gov't pardon for breaking the law.

Immigration and Diversity

- Ethnic group - group that shares a common race, nationality, religion, language, or culture. - Prejudice - Pre-judgment of another group. - Discrimination - Actions based on prejudice.