The document discusses the political, economic, and cultural influences of immigration to the US between 1950-1980. Politically, Cuban refugees demonstrated opposition to communism and bolstered US global power. The Refugee Relief Act of 1953 and Immigration Act of 1965 defined refugees and adjusted status for Cubans. Economically, Mexican immigrants provided farm labor through programs like the Bracero Program. Culturally, the Spanish language grew substantially, Asian communities formed in cities, and churches proliferated.

1. 1950-1980

2. Result of the Immigration Act of 1965

4. Political Influence
• Cuban Refugees
–demonstrated the opposition of
Communism
–U.S. gained global political power
through revealing Communisms failure in
Cuba
• Refugee Relief Act of 1953
• Immigration Act of 1965
• Defines “Refugee”
• 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act

5. Economic Influence
• Mexican Immigrants provided a new
source of labor
–Bracero Program
–Migratory workers
• mechanization of farming

6. Cultural Influence
• Spanish language
– 1970 it is the unofficial second language of
the U.S.
• Asian
– Six street of New York become known as
“Little India”
– China Town of New York and San Francisco
• Churches