Immigration & Migration Terms

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Ellis Island

An immigration station in New York Harbor where millions of immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1954.

Angel Island

An immigration station in San Francisco Bay that processed Asian immigrants from 1910 to 1940.

Voluntary Migration

Movement of individuals or groups based on their own choice, often for better opportunities.

Involuntary Migration

Forced movement of people, often due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters.

Push Factors

Conditions that drive people away from their homeland, such as war, famine, or persecution.

Pull Factors

Attractive conditions in a new location that draw people to migrate, such as job opportunities or political stability.

Transcontinental Railroad

A railroad that connected the east and west coasts of the United States, facilitating migration and commerce.

Foreign Born in the U.S.

Individuals who are not U.S. citizens by birth, often referring to immigrants who have moved to the country.

Immigrants in the U.S.

People who have moved to the United States from other countries, contributing to the nation’s diversity.

Chinese Exclusion Act 1882

A U.S. federal law that banned Chinese laborers from immigrating to the U.S. for ten years.

Emergency Quota Act 1921

Legislation that limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States based on national origins.

Immigration Act 1924

An act that further restricted immigration by establishing quotas based on the 1890 census.

Japanese Incarceration/Internment Camps/Executive Order 9066

The forced relocation and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II under Executive Order 9066.

Displaced Persons Act 1948

Legislation that allowed for the resettlement of refugees and displaced persons post-World War II.

Immigration Act 1965

A significant reform that abolished the quota system and prioritized family reunification and skilled immigrants.

Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act 1975

A law providing assistance to refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos following the Vietnam War.

Bracero Program

A U.S. labor program that brought Mexican workers to the United States for seasonal agricultural work during the 1940s to 1960s.

Trump's Travel Plan

Policies enacted under the Trump administration that limited entry into the U.S. from certain countries, often associated with national security concerns.