Immigration

What do you think are the most important factors in the immigration debate in the US today? Choose 3 and defend your choices.

1. Refugees should be rescued and taken into the United States. 2. Immigrants and refugees should be able to get a citizenship if they are studying in high school or university. 3. Immigrants should have a fair salary compared to U.S. citizens.

List the top 5 countries of origin for refugees.

1. Syria 2. Afghanistan 3. Somalia 4. South Sudan 5. Sudan

How did September 11, 2001 affect U.S. immigration policy and public perceptions of Muslims and Muslim-Americans?

1. The patriot act was established as it allowed the government to conduct secret searches of people's property without a warrant and to more easily tap into people's phones. 2. After two months after the incident, refugees were not allowed to come to the United States. The ones that were approved already were placed into concentration camps. 3. U.S. citizens started to commit hate crimes against Muslims and those who perceived to be Muslim.

Which five countries host the most refugees worldwide?

1. Turkey 2. Pakistan 3. Lebanon 4. Iran 5. Ethiopia

What are 3 international organizations that are involved in addressing the global refugee crisis? Explain they do (in general) to help refugees.

1. United Nations Refugee Agency: Responsible for the protection of refugees. It provides food, water, shelter, education, medical attention, and other services. 2. Red Cross: Provides essential services to refugees. 3. International Rescue Committee: Rescues stranded refugees and also provides essential services.

As of 2015 __ million people had been forcibly displaced. That includes __ million refugees, __ million asylum seekers, and __ million internally displaced people.

65.3, 21.3, 3.2, 40.8

By 2065, Researchers predict that the US will have an immigrant population of __ million people, compared to __ million in 2015.

78, 45

What role did activism play in shaping immigration debates in the 1990's?

Activism shaped immigration debates by stating racist ideas encouraging people to engage into debates. They also showed that they wanted to refuse citizenship to undocumented immigrants by challenging Proposition 187.

Why did some activist groups oppose undocumented immigration during the 1990's?

Activists claimed that undocumented immigrants were using services that are paid from tax paying citizens, although they weren't paying taxes.

List two reasons why undocumented immigrants have come to the United States throughout the 21st century.

Economic concerns, world violence

List 2 reasons why undocumented immigration increased in the 1990's.

Economy and Education, People seeking refuge from oppressive governments and unification with family

What types of immigration did the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act prioritize? Give 2 examples.

Family unification, attracting skilled workers

List one argument used in favor of admitting more refugees into the US and one argument against allowing more refugees into the country.

In favor - The United States fell they have an obligation for helping refugees, and that they should accept anyone. Against - They pose security concerns and could potentially damage the economic system. They also might feel they need to stricter to protect U.S. citizens.

How has Islamophobia shaped the experience of US Muslims in the 21st century?

It has affected 21st century Muslims in harshly as some Muslims were unwelcomed into the United States, and excluded from the community as well as their surroundings.

What was the National Origins Act of 1924?

It reduced the immigration quota from each European country to 2 percent of that country's proportion.

Why were countries in the Western Hemisphere exempt from US immigration quota?

It was to strengthen relations with neighboring countries.

How did Latino activists fight against anti-immigration sentiments in the 1990's? Give 2 examples.

Latino activists encouraged citizens and immigrants to engage in debates about immigration policies and to encourage citizens to vote for pro-immigration laws. Activists challenged Proposition 187 which was to deny social services to immigrants and to refuse citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants.

How have foreign policy concerns dictated US immigration policy? 2 examples

National Origins Act: The countries in Western hemisphere were exempt from the immigration quotas so the U.S. could keep a strong relationship with these countries. Cuban Immigrants: Cuban immigrants were accepted because the U.S. supported the previous dictator of the government.

What caused a refugee crisis in Southeast Asia in the 1970's and 1980's?

Many actions made by the U.S. in the world caused refugees to be displaced and forced to flee their countries and they usually required refuge in the US.

List 2 reasons why people in the US opposed immigration during the Great Depression

Might take scarce jobs, drive down salaries

Why do some people argue that 1965 was a turning point in US immigration policy? Do you agree?

People say that 1965 was a turning point because the Nationality Act made the restrictions less limited and restricted. I would also think that it is a turning point compared to how the restrictions were before the Nationality Act.

How do you think the global refugee crisis has affected US attitudes about immigration?

The Country and the previous president has tried to prevent refugee crisis's and reducing their poverty by helping large organizations and rescue teams.

Describe 2 policy responses to undocumented immigration during President Obama's administration.

The DREAM Act allowed a pathway to citizenship for a select group of undocumented youth who either earned a college degree or served in the U.S. military. The DACA Act allowed two-year residence and work period for undocumented people who meet certain criteria.

What was the Sanctuary Movement?

The Sanctuary Movement was a religious and political campaign to provide safe-haven for Central American refugees feeling conflict.

Why did the US begin building a fence along the US -Mexico border in 2006?

The U.S. began building a wall between the U.S. and Mexican border to prevent undocumented border passing immigrants from arriving into the U.S.

Why did the US forcibly displace and relocate Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans citizens during WWII?

The U.S. didn't trust the Japanese Americans as they were posed as a security threat.

Why did the US permit massive Cuban immigration begin in the 1950's.

The US supported the Cuban government dictator, Fulgaria Basista, before Fidel Castro overthrew him.

What was the significance of the National Origins Act of 1924?

The act signified the first major attempt to restrict immigration into the United States by using race quotas. It was created and spreaded into people's fears about foreigners and racists views.

According to the 1951 Refugee Convention, what is a refugee?

The definition of "refugee" is a person who leaves his/her country because of well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her race, religion, nationality, political views or membership to a social group.

Some people argue that undocumented immigration hurts the economy while others argue the opposite. Discuss two arguments used by EACH side.

The people who are against immigrants are claiming that they will drive down wages and take jobs away, leaving US citizens jobless. They also say that they will affect the economy by reducing the demands of products. On the other hand, other state that their new ideas will attract more clients and increase the supply and demand for these exotic, and unique products that can be shared. They can also teach the Americans more about their culture and diversity.

List two economic concerns that shaped immigration debates in the twenty-first century.

Undocumented immigration, globalization