LESSON 1: A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS

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LESSON 1: A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS Citizenship LESSON 1: A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS

Why did people come to America? Immigrants came to America in great numbers for various reasons Gain Freedom they did not have in their home countries Escape unfair treatment and seek freedom Wars and shortages of food (famine) Came for shelter and opportunity (laborers or workers) Most early immigrants came from European countries Today they come from all over the world (Europe, Asia, Latin America

When did most immigrants come? 4 waves of immigration since the 1600’s 1st wave- Came from Europe between 1600 and 1775 2nd wave- Many came from Europe between 1820-1870’s (due to famine and hard economic times) Mid-1800’s people came across the Pacific to look for gold 3rd wave- Between 1880-1920 Many came from Europe and entered through New York City, Ellis Island 4th wave- Began in 1965 when immigration laws were changed. More people came to the U.S.

The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. Lady Liberty greeted more than 12 million immigrants as they sailed into the harbor Statue of Liberty June 2010

Next to the Statue of Liberty is Ellis Island Next to the Statue of Liberty is Ellis Island. On Ellis Island there was an immigrant station from 1892-1954. Many immigrants were required to stay there for a period of time until they could be cleared to enter the United States Ellis Island June 2010

What laws affect immigration? 1921- law passed to limit number of people who could come to the U.S. 1965- Immigration and Nationality Act ended limits based on nationality. Limit of 170,000 from East Hemisphere and 120,000 from West Hemisphere 1995- Number set to 675,000 for each year 1996-1997- Congress passed laws dealing with illegal immigration

Who else comes to the United States? Refugees- person who travels to a safer place to live They have been persecuted or harmed due to religion or politics Ex: Cuba, Vietnam/Cambodia Those who have relatives here have a better chance of being allowed in People who have special job skills or talents may be admitted

Why is the census important? Completed every 10 years Determines the population of the country Determines members of the House of Rep. for each state Information about age, race and income are collected May be used to help American businesses make decisions

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