Immigration
Immigration | America Should Welcome Immigration (1845)
Thomas L. Nichols (1815–1901) was a doctor, dietician, social historian, and journalist. In the following viewpoint, written in 1845, he criticizes movements in the United States to restrict immigration. He argues that prejudices against immigrants are unfounded and that immigration has been beneficial to the United States.
As you read, consider the following questions:
1. What racial beliefs does Nichols express concerning immigration?
2. How does the author characterize American immigrants?
3. According to Nichols, what is the worst thing that can...
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- Introduction
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Historical Debate: Should Immigration Be Restricted?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- America Should Welcome Immigration (1845)
- America Should Discourage Immigration (1849)
- Restrictions on Immigration Are Necessary (1913)
- Restrictions on Immigration Are Not Necessary (1912)
- National Origins Quotas Should Be Abolished (1963)
- National Origins Quotas Should Be Retained (1964)
- Is Immigration a Serious Problem?
- How Should the United States Address Illegal Immigration?
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How Should U.S. Immigration Policy Be Reformed?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Immigration Should Be Restricted
- Immigration Should Not Be Restricted
- The United States Must Restrict Immigration to Prevent Terrorism
- Restricting Immigration Would Not Prevent Terrorism
- The U.S. Government Should Discourage Dual Citizenship
- Dual Citizenship Is Not a Threat to the United States
- Birthright Citizenship Should Be Repealed
- Naturalization and Birthright Citizenship Should Be Encouraged
- Dual Citizenship Is Not a Threat to the United States
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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