IMMIGRATION

1. Latinos

1.1. 40 million in US

1.2. 1 of 6 undocumented

1.3. 12% of work force

2. Mexico

2.1. 11,643,000

2.2. 26.9% of immigrant population

3. Korea

3.1. 1,060,000

3.2. 2.4% of immigrant population

4. India

4.1. 2,390,000

4.2. 5.5% of immigrant population

5. Guatemala

5.1. 928,000

5.2. 2.1% of immigrant population

6. El Salvador

6.1. 1,352,000

6.2. 3.1% of immigrant population

7. Dominican Republic

7.1. 1,063,000

7.2. 2.5% of immigrant population

8. Cuba

8.1. 1,211,000

8.2. 2.8% of immigrant population

9. China

9.1. 2,065,000

9.2. 4.8% of immigrant population

10. Vietnam

10.1. 1,301,000

10.2. 3% of immigrant population

11. Philippines

11.1. 1,982,000

11.2. 4.6% of immigrant population

12. Pluralism: 'The equal coexistence of diverse cultures in a mutually supportive relationship within the boundaries of one nation" (Koppelman, 2014).

13. Nativism: "anti-immigrant ideology advocating the protection of "native" inhabitants of a country from new or potential immigrants who are viewed as threatening or dangerous" (Feagin & Feagin, 1996).

14. Assimilation - immigrants adopt cultural traits from their host country and are absorbed into society

15. Americanization: abandon heritage and conform to American ways

16. Immigration Law: 1942 - restricted immigration to primarily white groups

17. Native Americans

17.1. "Know-Nothings"

18. Poverty

18.1. Many immigrants face a community and life full of poverty. If they are able, they leave their towns to migrate to the united States, in hope of a better life for themselves and their families.

18.2. Immigrants generally come from low income areas and may seek job placement within the United States. There are many jobs available for these workers.

19. Religion

19.1. Immigrants may travel to the US in hopes of fleeing religious persecution or conflict.

20. Natural Disasters/Climate Change

20.1. When a city or country experiences a devastating natural disaster, they oftentimes flee the country to seek shelter and safety. An immigrant may choose to relocate if they are not in favor of their country's harsh climate.

21. Northern European immigrants could more easily conform to Anglo ways because of their white skin. They were easily able to Americanize themselves by dressing, talking, thinking, and behaving like the white majority.

22. Jews

22.1. Many Jews sought freedom in the US from Anti-Semitism, prejudices or stereotypes against them