The document summarizes immigration trends in the United States between 1800-1860, including the large influx of Irish and German immigrants and factors driving them to emigrate such as poverty, famine and economic troubles. It also discusses the nativist movement and groups opposing immigration, especially the Know Nothing party, and their persecution of Catholics. Finally, it mentions early Chinese immigration to America during the Gold Rush era and laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act that later limited Chinese immigration.
The 2nd and 3rd lectures for 1st year's students of English are devoted to the history of immigration to the United States from the Pilgrim Fathers to most recent legislation on immigration
The 2nd and 3rd lectures for 1st year's students of English are devoted to the history of immigration to the United States from the Pilgrim Fathers to most recent legislation on immigration
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Analytical Essay Essay 1 - and justice for allDue timedate .docxmelvinjrobinson2199
Analytical Essay Essay 1 - "and justice for all"?
Due time/date: 23:55, Monday, 26 June 2017
review
the Asian American Brief Historical Chronology and the Notes on the Ancheta text;
choose one historical event
that is, in your view, the
most serious violation
of constitutional rights that should have protected Asian Americans from legal and political harm, but did not;
identify the constitutional right or combination of rights
involved,
specifying their source from among the Amendments
to the US Constitution, and;
explain how those constitutional rights of the Asian ethnic group or groups were violated.
250 words minimum, 500 words maximum
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23:55, Monday, 26 June 2017
Asian and Filipino Americans:
Brief Historical Notes
1500s through the 1700s - Filipino mariners reached Mexico and the California coast aboard Spanish galleons built and equipped in the Manila region for global exploration and trade. Present-day Americans of Filipino and Chinese descent in the Louisiana and Gulf Coast area trace their earliest immigrant heritage back to Manila Galleon seafarers.
1587 - "Luzones Indios", natives of the Philippines, were among the expeditionary force set ashore at Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. They were crew of the Nuestra Senora de Esperanza under Capt. Pedro de Unamuno.
1763 - "Manilamen", escaped galleon crew, establish the village of St. Malo on Lake Borgne near New Orleans as the earliest known settlement by Filipinos in North America.
1781 - Antonio Miranda, a Filipino member of Spanish expeditionary force exploring California from Mexico, was among the party that established the Pueblo de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles.
1814 - Filipinos fought under pirate/privateer Jean Lafitte with U.S. forces at the Battle of New Orleans.
1830s - Chinese began working in small numbers on American-owned sugar plantations in Hawaii. Chinese sailors and peddlers were noticed in New York.
1848 - The traditional reference date for the arrival of the first offically recorded Chinese immigrants at the start of the California Gold Rush.
1850 - The Anti-Foreign Miner's License law established a tax that was selectively enforced against Chinese goldminers.
1852 - Chinese were brought to Hawaii in large numbers as field-workers on American- owned sugar plantations.
1854 - People v. Hall: the California Supreme Court decided that Chinese could not testify against any "white man", even if the Chinese were victims or witnesses to serious crimes, i.e., murder, arson or robbery.
1854 -The original International Hotel was built on Jackson Street.
1858 - California passed an anti-Chinese and anti-"Mongolian" immigration law that was a violation of Congressional powers under the U.S. .
Why did immigration become such a major issue in American society? The Open Door and Ellis Island. Restricting entry. What was the Red Scare? Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
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Assignment FourRead chapters 8, 9, & 10 then complete the foll.docxssuser562afc1
Assignment Four
Read chapters 8, 9, & 10 then complete the following:
Chapter Eight
Part one: Complete End of Chapter Questions 1, 6, & 8.
Part two: Complete End of Chapter Exercise
Part three: Skim through the timeline of U.S. immigration history (see below) and state whether you think the laws benefitted the U.S. workplace or reduced fear of American citizens or both? Why?
Chapter Nine
Part one: Complete End of Chapter Questions 2, 6 (be specific in your answer) & 9.
Part two: Complete End of Exercise
Part three: In a paragraph, explain: How can managers utilize the information provided in this chapter to prevent discrimination against religion which is a protected class under the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
Chapter Ten
Part one: Complete End of Chapter Questions 1, 3, 4, & 6.
Part two: In a paragraph, explain: How a hiring manager could violate the rights of the disabled by simply not asking what question(s) at the interview or prior to be hired.
Timeline
Key Dates and Landmarks in United States Immigration History
1789
The Constitution of the United States of America takes effect, succeeding the Articles of Confederation that had governed the union of states since the conclusion of the Revolutionary War (March 4, 1789).
1790
The Naturalization Act of 1790 establishes a uniform rule of naturalization and a two-year residency requirement for aliens who are "free white persons" of "good moral character" (March 26, 1790).
1798
Considered one of the Alien and Sedition Acts, the Naturalization Act of 1798 permits Federalist President John Adams to deport foreigners deemed to be dangerous and increases the residency requirements to 14 years to prevent immigrants, who predominantly voted for the Republican Party, from becoming citizens (June 25, 1798).
1802
The Jefferson Administration revises the Naturalization Act of 1798 by reducing the residency requirement from 14 to five years.
1808
Importation of slaves into the United States is officially banned, though it continues illegally long after the ban.
1819
Congress passes an act requiring shipmasters to deliver a manifest enumerating all aliens transported for immigration. The Secretary of State is required to report annually to Congress the number of immigrants admitted.
1821–1830
143,439 immigrants arrive
1831–1840
599,125 immigrants arrive
1840s
Crop failures in Germany, social turbulence triggered by the rapid industrialization of European society, political unrest in Europe, and the Irish Potato Famine (1845–1851) lead to a new period of mass immigration to the United States.
1841–1850
1,713,251 immigrants arrive
1848
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War and extends citizenship to the approximately 80,000 Mexicans living in Texas, California, and the American Southwest.
1848
Gold is discovered in the American River, near Sacramento, California.
1849
The California gold rush spurs immigration from China and extensive internal migra ...
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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