Exam 3: Racism and Nativism in Immigration Policy

Describe the Chinese Exclusion Act. What is the contemporary relevance of this piece of immigration legislation?

The large-scale migration of Chinese to the United States began when U.S. contractors recruited laborers to build railroads in the mid-nineteenth century.

Vietnam is distinct from other Asian countries in that the Vietnamese were the first Asian group to immigrate to the United States.

How do racial disparities in the criminal justice system relate to deportation policies?

Explain the significance of the Naturalization Act of 1790 for African-descended slaves and Asian immigrants.

If Lynn was born in France, immigrated to the United States, and five years later is granted U.S. citizenship, she has become an American citizen by means of:

Although Proposition 187 did pass, it was never implemented because it was later ruled unconstitutional.

How was the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 driven by nativism in the United States?

The ______________was the first major piece of immigration legislation, targeting one specific group based on race and class.

Do U.S. constitutional protections apply to non-citizens undergoing deportation? Why or why not?

Compare the Johnson-Reed Act with the Oriental Exclusion Act. How did these pieces of immigration legislation, in conjunction with the newly created U.S. Border patrol, reshape immigration to the United States in the 1920s?

Racial profiling of Latinos is widespread and Latinos in particular are targeted in immigration enforcement efforts.

The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act set a universal quota of 20,000 immigrants for every country, which resulted in increased immigration from Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean as well as:

Faustino was born in the Philippines and came to the United States on a student visa. After graduating college, he remains in the country illegally. Faustino's illegal status is discovered and the U.S government returns him to the Philippines. His removal from the United States is an example of:

What is a common theme of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act? How did both reflect racialized and nativist sentiments regarding the issue of immigration?

In Robert Bautista's case, outlined at the beginning of Chapter 3, his attempted arson charge was classified as an aggravated felony and he was subject to mandatory detention and deportation without judicial review. The passage of what legislation made this treatment legal?

According to historian George Sanchez, the racialized nativism of today is distinct from that of a century ago in each of the following ways EXCEPT:

Which major piece of immigration legislation established national-origin quotas for European immigrants?

Lourdes was born in Venezuela and immigrated to the United States at age 30. She was granted the right to stay in the United States and will be eligible for naturalization in 3-5 years. Lourdes can be classified as a(n):

We learn in Chapter 3 that "any discourse about immigration today has the subtext of minority incorporation into society." Considering this stance, make a claim about the role of immigration policy in creating and reproducing racial inequality.