AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: Mid-20th Century Immigration (Day 288/309)

Hey APUSHers, let’s chat about Mid-20th Century Immigration as part of my series- APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!

Immigration to the U.S. over Time by Region, Wikimedia Commons

In the mid-20th century, the United States experienced significant immigration, driven by a combination of factors including post-World War II displacement, economic opportunities, and changes in immigration policy. 

The Only Way to Handle It, Library of Congress

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the national origins quota system and prioritized family reunification and skilled labor in immigration admissions. 

LBJ Signing Immigration Act of 1965, Wikimedia Commons

The Immigration and Nationality Act also facilitated increased immigration from Asia and Latin America contributing to the growth of Asian and Hispanic communities across the country. 

Refugee Population by Region, Pew Research

Government agencies like the Office of Refugee Resettlement were established to assist with the resettlement of refugees and immigrants including Holocaust survivors, those fleeing Communist regimes in Eastern Europe and Fidel Castro in Cuba. 

Replacement of discriminatory immigration policies as well as global events fueled a rise in immigration to the United States during the mid-20th century.

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