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Patterns and Trends in U.S. Immigration

Patterns and Trends in U.S. Immigration. Increase, Backlash, and the Drawbridge. Patterns and Trends. Northern Europeans first a. Waves of English/Scotch/Irish b. By 1790 64% of residents are from British Isles c. Norwegian wave 1825 Chinese influx in 1800’s

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Patterns and Trends in U.S. Immigration

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  1. Patterns and Trends in U.S. Immigration Increase, Backlash, and the Drawbridge

  2. Patterns and Trends • Northern Europeans first a. Waves of English/Scotch/Irish b. By 1790 64% of residents are from British Isles c. Norwegian wave 1825 • Chinese influx in 1800’s a. Highest numbers in 1882 b. Numerous anti-Chinese legislations • Southern/Eastern Europeans late 1800’s a. ‘darker’ people b. backlash • Latinos on the rise a. Highest percentage in the 20th century b. Biggest ethnic group c. Latinos are majority in Los Angeles county

  3. Educational Impact • Literacy Increases • Assimilation • Exclusion • Literacy Tests

  4. Why Immigrate? • Religious Persecution • Better Life • Unrest at home

  5. Challenges to Newcomers • Anti-immigrant sentiment • Restrictive Laws • Culture shock

  6. My Ethnic Heritage • Northern European • Catholic

  7. Culture and Ethnicity Conclusions • Restrictions • More favorable groups • Balance between tolerance and intolerance • Drawbridge Mentality

  8. References • American Immigration Timeline Retrieved from  http://www.fofweb.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/NuHistory/default.asp?ItemID=WE52

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