Borders & Heritage
Immigration Reform, A Work in Progress
Season 3 Episode 301 | 5m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Immigration reform in America and the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act
With the passing of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, the United States abolished the previous quota system, which was designed to give preference to immigrants from Northwestern Europe and restricted Asians. The 1965 Act led to a dramatic shift in America by opening doors to immigrants from around the world. However, the new limits on Western Hemisphere may have led to a new problem.
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Borders & Heritage is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS
Borders & Heritage
Immigration Reform, A Work in Progress
Season 3 Episode 301 | 5m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
With the passing of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, the United States abolished the previous quota system, which was designed to give preference to immigrants from Northwestern Europe and restricted Asians. The 1965 Act led to a dramatic shift in America by opening doors to immigrants from around the world. However, the new limits on Western Hemisphere may have led to a new problem.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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