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Question

The late 19th century immigration had a massive impact on the United States as more people from different areas of the world started to migrate to North America. Based on your understanding/interpretation of the materials presented in this module, in what ways did immigration in the late 19th century differ in the United States? How did the dedication of the Statue of Liberty impact views of freedom, liberty, equality, and ultimately immigration during this period? What were some of the push/pull factors that fostered immigration from China during the 19th century? How did the rise of nativist and xenophobic attitudes, policies, and laws dictate views on immigrants? Why were the Chinese targeted for exclusion and how did the act affect Chinese American communities in the United States? And in what ways have 19th century attitudes and ideas toward immigrants shaped policies, laws, and/or viewpoints on the subject in the United States today?