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Identifications:

1: The impact of the 1924 Immigration Act on Mexican Americans

The 1924 immigration law restricted the entry of immigrants across the border to the United
States. The new law reduced the quota of immigration Visa and further restricted the conditions.
This policy was the true representation of racism for the minorities. Mexican Americans were
impacted badly because these people were less educated. U.S law of 1924 completely banned the
Asian people in the United States. The long-term implication of this law restricted and reduced
immigration from South and Eastern Europe. However, immigration from Britain and the North
elevated during this period.

2: The impact of the New Deal Program on African Americans

The New Deal Program was initiated to protect and help people suffering from depression;
however, it changed into the event of discrimination in no time. The new deal program was
presented by Roosevelt to ensure equal civil rights to every citizen in his administration. Yet,
things turned out differently. The new deal program offered jobs, voting, and other civil
privileges to White people. Clearly, the administration was against black people. Many black
leaders, educators, and activists raised voices against the New Deal program, and they
successfully gained a reputation in government and civil legislation.

3: Impact of 1964 Immigration Act on Asian Americans

The law of 1964 is also known neutralization act because the law makes up the image of
America as a multicultural region. This immigration law removed all the restrictions applied to
ban Asian immigrants in the United States. Unlike the immigration law of 1924, this act
increased the quota of immigrants from South and Eastern Europe. This law has the aim to
demolish the superstitions of discrimination and race. The immigration act of 1964 eliminated
the privilege of white citizens. This law positively impacted the lives of Asian Americans as the
immigration system was improved, and it was less discriminative than before.

4: the impact of the Civil Rights Act 1964 on women

The civil rights act of 1964 was the turning point for all the ethnic minorities living in the United
States. It was the result of the long-term efforts of Martin Luther King. The law prohibited any
kind of discrimination based on sex, religion, color, creed, and race. Especially, this law
strengthens the position of women in the United States. Women from any race had equal rights
as men. Minorities were given proper career opportunities after the implementation of this law.
This law saved ethnic women from the past cruel systemic control.

5: The impact of World War II on White ethnic Americans (e.g. Italians, Poles, Russians, Jews)
It’s better to say that World War II impacted America completely. America’s political power,
economy, and social status elevated post World War II. The white ethnic Americans experienced
positive impacts because their businesses grew after World War II. During World War II, the
behavior of White Americans liberated racial minorities. They began to accept other racial
minorities as Americans. The civil rights era was the period after World War II, and it
transformed the attitude of white Americans towards racism. Moreover, women played an
imperative role in World War II. They were given the name of “homemakers” post-world war II.

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