Forum Discussion 4: Immigration Patterns

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Forum Discussion 4: Immigration Patterns

Immigration legislation and enforcement has been an important issue in American history for over a century. One of the main issues is whether immigration is more important in domestic oforeign policy.


1.--Please discuss the following immigration laws and what was the main reasons for their passage. a. The National Origins Quota Act of 1924 b. The Displaced Persons Act of 1948 c.The Immigration Act of 1965.

2--How did immigration patterns shift since the 1970's and what issues has it raised?a. How do we view immigrants and immigration today? Do we still believe in the "melting pot" or do we believe America is more like a "salad bowl" of different cultures?

b. How have the wars in the Middle East and the War on Terror influenced our ideas and/or policies on immigration?

c. How has the economic condition of the nation influenced our ideas and/or policies on immigration?.

d. How has illegal immigration influenced our thinking and/ or policies on immigration? 

e--How has immigration policy impacted the 2016 presidential election?

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