1924 The Immigration Act of 1924 is signed into law on June 30 by President Calvin Coolidge. The act closes virtually all immigration to the U.S.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: immigrationEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1924
1882 The Chinese Exclusion Act was signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur on May 8.Timeline State: District of ColumbiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: immigrationEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1882
1849 In response to growing immigration, the Native American or Know-Nothing Party, which begins as the Order of the Star Spangled Banner, is founded in New York City.Timeline State: New YorkTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: immigrationEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1849
1848 Democratic revolutions collapse in various German states leading to a mass exodus of German emigrants to the United States.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: GermanyTimeline Subjects: immigrationEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1848
