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How Does the History of Immigration Laws in the U

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How does the history of immigration laws in the U.S. impact public perceptions' of immigrants? Imagine if immigration laws in the U.S. had focused less on racial and ethnic categories. How do you think attitudes toward immigrants now might differ?


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Nineteenth Century

A period from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900, characterized by significant industrial, cultural, and political changes worldwide.

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