This paper analyzes the root of anti-immigration sentiments that existed in the Progressive Era, and the struggle that took place over the immigration question between immigration proponents and anti immigration reformists. The paper keens in on the US Immigration Commission's role in the debate. This paper argues that the Immigration Commission's anti-immigrant bias in it's reports compelled congress to pass the most sweeping immigration restrictionist policies in the history of the United States. The passage of these laws symbolized the victory of anti-immigration reformists over immigration proponets of the Progressive Era.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Immigration: America's Longest Debate
- The United States Immigration Commission: Its Impact on Immigration Debates
- The "Old" and "New" Immigrants: A Shifting Landscape
- The Commission's Reports: Shaping Public Opinion
- Targeting the Jewish Immigrant
- Iron and Steel Industry: A Case for Immigration Restriction
- The Rise of Immigrant Banks: Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
- Anarchism and Communism: Exploiting American Fears
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the impact of the United States Immigration Commission on the immigration debate during the Progressive Era, ultimately leading to the implementation of restrictive immigration policies. The study focuses on the Commission's influence on public opinion and its role in shaping the legislative response to immigration.
- The evolving concept of race and its influence on immigration policy in the Progressive Era
- The emergence of distinct "old" and "new" immigrant groups and the perception of cultural and racial differences
- The role of the United States Immigration Commission in shaping public opinion and fueling anti-immigrant sentiments
- The specific targeting of Jewish immigrants and the commission's portrayal of their potential threat to American society
- The use of statistics and data to justify immigration restrictions and the impact of the commission's findings on Congressional action.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper delves into the historical context of immigration debates during the Progressive Era, highlighting the clash between the "old" and "new" immigrants. It examines the commission's role in classifying immigrant groups and its subsequent reports, which fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. Specifically, the paper highlights the commission's targeting of Jewish immigrants, associating them with potential threats to American society and economy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the following key concepts: immigration restriction, Progressive Era, United States Immigration Commission, "old" and "new" immigrants, Jewish immigrants, anti-Semitism, racial prejudice, cultural differences, public opinion, Congressional legislation, and American society.
- Quote paper
- Yakasah Wehyee (Author), 2015, Immigration. America’s Longest Debate, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/293791
