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After They Closed the Gates: Jewish Illegal Immigration to the United States, 1921-1965
After They Closed the Gates Jewish Illegal Immigration to the United States 19211965
Author: Libby Garland
In 1921 and 1924, the United States passed laws to sharply reduce the influx of immigrants into the country. By allocating only small quotas to the nations of southern and eastern Europe, and banning almost all immigration from Asia, the new laws were supposed to stem the tide of foreigners considered especially inferior and dangerous. However, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780226122458
ISBN-10: 022612245X
Publication Date: 4/7/2014
Pages: 312
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Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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