Immigration

Blog posts about events or people associated with immigrants and immigration policy, law, and restriction.

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    The First State Execution Using Lethal Gas

    Overview The 1920s aimed to bring American society to the modern world amidst the political corruption, victimization of industrialization, and growth of the Socialist Party. During this time, many social…

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    The Emergency Quota Act of 1921

    Overview The Emergency Quota Act was part of a long winded effort by Congress to limit immigration into the United States during the early 1920s. This effort began in 1917…

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