EL Immigration

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A metaphor for society where all cultures blend together and people leave their ethnicity behind.

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Melting Pot

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During the 1800's, most immigrants to the United States came from: Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe

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Europe

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Forgiveness for undocumented immigrants who have lived in the US for a certain period of time.

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Amnesty

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This law stated that preference would be given to immigrants who were skilled workers and had family in the United States

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Immigration Act of 1965

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The process of becoming a full citizen

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Naturalization

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The process of assimilating to American culture.

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Americanization

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Push Factors for Immigration: Natural Disaster, Family, Education, Jobs

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Natural Disaster

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A process of immigration where immigrants obtain visas based on already having family members in the new country.

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Chain Immigration

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Legal permission to enter the United States

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Visa

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The characteristics of one’s original culture

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Ethnicity