Since its creation, the United States of America, has been a country with a mixture of populations and races. As a multiethnic nation, many black people and other cultures from all over the world have been part of this country. Along the years from 1850 to 1920, America has experienced different kinds of xenophobia and racism. The first and biggest racial discrimination has been towards black people, but after the inflow of immigrants and the American foreign policy when other places were being annexed, racism against immigrants and conquered races was easily notable.
Firstly, the black’s discrimination has been the longest and deepest among all races. Black people have been living in the United States ever since it started to become populated by Europeans. They used to be treated as slaves, having …show more content…
For example, the Chinese Exclusion Act, which suspended immigration of Chinese labors and prohibited naturalization of those who were already residing in the United States. The Treasure Department issued some residence certificates that Chinese Americans were required to carry. Many anti-Chinese riots occurred from 1871 until 1907 in different states. Also Japanese immigrants could not become American citizens because they were prevented by law. The Irish were the first immigrant group that didn’t really fit in. It was difficult to absorb them, as they came all at once. They were also Catholics and stereotypes (drunk, violent). Being non-W.A.S.P, they were considered as a new race, just like the black people.
What is more, during the Progressive Era, immigrants were an important part of the reforms. According to progressives, prostitution was linked with immigration and a movement called Eugenics, proved this kind of idea. It was believed that the human character and habits could be inherited and those who were “infected” had to be sterilized. Of course, this idea was directly related with the immigrants and people of
Firstly, the black’s discrimination has been the longest and deepest among all races. Black people have been living in the United States ever since it started to become populated by Europeans. They used to be treated as slaves, having …show more content…
For example, the Chinese Exclusion Act, which suspended immigration of Chinese labors and prohibited naturalization of those who were already residing in the United States. The Treasure Department issued some residence certificates that Chinese Americans were required to carry. Many anti-Chinese riots occurred from 1871 until 1907 in different states. Also Japanese immigrants could not become American citizens because they were prevented by law. The Irish were the first immigrant group that didn’t really fit in. It was difficult to absorb them, as they came all at once. They were also Catholics and stereotypes (drunk, violent). Being non-W.A.S.P, they were considered as a new race, just like the black people.
What is more, during the Progressive Era, immigrants were an important part of the reforms. According to progressives, prostitution was linked with immigration and a movement called Eugenics, proved this kind of idea. It was believed that the human character and habits could be inherited and those who were “infected” had to be sterilized. Of course, this idea was directly related with the immigrants and people of