美国社会与文化 - 美国移民

The history of Hale Waihona Puke Baidumerican Immigration
• 1、 the Colonial Period
• For religious, political and economic reasons, tens of thousands of immigrants moved from Europe, mainly Britain to the new continent. Most immigrants landed along the east coast of the continent. And this is the beginning of the immigration.
Economic
In 2009, a study by the Cato Institute, a free market think tank, found that legalization of low-skilled illegal resident workers in the US would result in a net increase in US GDP of $180 billion over ten years..Immigrants were involved in the founding of many prominent American high-tech companies, such as Google, Yahoo,
• 2、 Declaration of Independence • The settlers were dissatisfied with British colonialism, then the war of independence broke out. The victory of the war of independence attracted more immigrants.
The history of American Immigration
• 3、 19th century • There were two major events in nineteenth Century, the civil war and industrial revolution. • So there was a great demand for more immigrants, most of whom were cheap labors. A large of immigrants from Europe suffering from famine and wars poured into the USA.
The history of American Immigration
• American immigration history can be viewed in four epochs: the colonial period, Declaration of Independence, the mid-19th century, and the start of the 20th century. Each period brought distinct national groups, races and ethnicities to the United States.
Effects of Immigration
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Effects of Immigration
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•Economic •Demographics •Religious diversity
Social
Immigration changed the fate of the United States.The three immigration waves in the history of the United States have had a profound impact on the formation of the personality of the American nation, which has enabled the United States to rise rapidly and become
Demographics
Immigration increased the supply of U.S. labor. According to the U.S. Census Bureau survey, immigration accounted for 13%, 16%, and 18% of the U.S. total population, labor force, and SME owners, respectively, which contributed significantly to the labor market.
The history of American Immigration
• 4、 20th century • In the 20th century，many skilled workers, professionals, and technicians immigrated to the United States. Most of them are from Germany and Great Britain. More recently, This phenomenon has pulled emigrants from developing countries, including China, India, Pakistan, etc.
Immigrations of USA
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History of American Immigration
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Effects of Immigration
Problems in Immigration
Chinese Immigrants to American
Immigration Problems
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Immigration Problems
• US President Donald Trump has caused outrage worldwide after he reportedly made racially charged comments about Haiti, El Salvador and African countries. He was in a meeting on immigration with lawmakers on Thursday when he asked why the US allowed people from "shithole countries" into the country. He was also reported as saying: "We need more people from Norway." The White House did not deny that Trump made the remarks. • A spokesman said: “Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people.”
Illegal Immigrants
• Estimates in 2015 put the number of unauthorized immigrants at 11 million, representing 3.4% of the total U.S. population. The majority of the illegal immigrants are from Mexico. The issue of illegal immigration has long been controversial in the United States.
• There is nothing new about the political and cultural tensions these migrations bring. Assimilation takes (at least) a generation, for obvious reasons. Residents dislike some of the consequences if they are directly affected by immigrant arrivals, or fear them. • However, there is no evidence that
Native American
History of American Immigration
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The history of American Immigration
• America was originally inhabited for several thousand years by numerous American Indian peoples who had probably emigrated from Asia. European exploration and settlement from the 16th century began displacement of the Indians.
Religious diversity
American religion has diversity, Immigration from South Asia and elsewhere has contributed to enlarging the religious composition of the United States. Islam in the United States is growing mainly due to immigration. Hinduism in the United States, Buddhism in the United States,
Racial Discrimination
• Racism in the United States has been widespread since the colonial era. Legally or socially sanctioned privileges and rights were given to white Americans but denied to all other races. Racial stratification continues to occur in employment, housing, education, lending, and government. • In America, the racial discrimination is everywhere, the racial conflict often happen, the black people used to be treated as slaves by white people, they often have the lowest salary, insurance and many unfair treatment. Nowadays, the racial discrimination isn’t just between the white and the black, many other races in American are discriminated by the local people and they don’t have right to protect themselves.