Imigration
For many, immigration to the United States during the late 19th to early 20th century would be a new beginning to a prosperous life. However there were many acts and laws past to limit the influx of immigrants, do to prejudice, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. Later on into the 20th century there would be laws repealing the older immigration laws and acts making it possible for many more foreigners to immigrate to the United States. Even with the new acts and laws that banned the older ones, no one can just walk right in and become a citizen. One must go through several examinations and tests before he or she can earn their citizenship. One man who has experienced immigrating into the United States is Charles B. Wang, an immigrant from China that has made himself a multibillion-dollar fortune in the computer industry. The Chinese Americans who originally faced extreme racism on the west cost are spread across the nation today and most have kept their culture. Many immigration laws and acts were placed against foreigners to control the influx of immigrants arriving on the American shores. The first of these was the Chinese Exclusion Act of May 6, 1882. (3,1098) Although directly affecting only a small grou
In the 1970's there were two types of Chinese immigrants coming to the U.S. (2,299) About 250,000 of them are intellectuals that came to America such as scientists and engineers.(2,299) The second group is made up of tens and thousands of Chinese who came to flee political instability.(2,299) Others are ethnic Chinese from Vietnam and Cambodia who became impoverished refugees and "boat people" when Vietnam implemented its anti-Chinese or "ethnic cleansing" polices in 1978.(2,299) The Immigration Reform and Control Act of Nov 6, 1986, was signed by President Ronald Reagan. (3,1097) Through this act illegal aliens who had resided in an unlawful status since January 1, 1982 could be legalized. (3,1099) This act also prohibited employers from knowingly hiring an illegal alien.(3,1099) It increased immigration by making adjustments for Cubans and Haitians who had entered the U.S. without inspection prior to January 1, 1982.(3,1099) Through this act at least 700,000 visas were issued.( 3,1100) For many, immigration to the United States during the late 19th to early 20th century would be a new beginning to a prosperous life. However there were many acts and laws past to limit the influx of immigrants, do to prejudice, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. Later on into the 20th century there would be laws repealing the older immigration laws and acts making it possible for many more foreigners to immigrate to the United States. To become a citizen today one must go through a whole process of tests and trials and that is only if the applicant meets all of the requirements first. Charles B. Wang, an immigrant from China has made himself a multibillion-dollar fortune in the computer industry through his hard work and innovative ideas. The Chinese Americans who originally faced extreme racism on the west cost are spread across the nation today and most have kept their culture.
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Approximate Pages = 12 (250 words per page double spaced)
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