Immigration
Immigration | Restrictions on Immigration Are Necessary (1913)
The late 1800s and early 1900s were peak years for immigration to the United States. Many of these immigrants came from southern and eastern Europe, and their arrival rekindled debates over immigration. Some Americans argued that these new arrivals were racially inferior, while others said immigrants took away jobs and depressed wages. The following viewpoint is excerpted from the book The Immigrant Invasion by Frank Julian Warne (1874–1948). Focusing on economics instead of race, Warne states that the influx of immigrants is creating a lower standard of living for all...
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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- Birthright Citizenship Should Be Repealed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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