Immigration Policy Vocabulary (1965-1990)

Five vocabulary-style flashcards based on key immigration policy terms from the notes.

Mexican repatriation

Government action that rounded up around 2 million Mexicans and sent them back to Mexico.

Bracero program

Guest worker program that allowed Mexican farm laborers to work in the United States to fill labor shortages.

Immigration Act of 1965

Abolished national-origin quotas and created a family reunification and skilled-based preference system.

Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Granted amnesty to millions of unauthorized immigrants who were in the country to fill labor needs.

Immigration Reform Act of 1990

Created the Diversity Visa Lottery and increased annual immigration quotas to diversify entrants.