In this lesson, students will use primary sources to examine how the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 illustrated a shift in American attitudes toward immigration. Students will determine to what extent the Immigration Act of 1965 influenced ethnic and racial demographic changes in their community.
Resource
Exploring the Impact of U.S. Immigration Policy in the Twentieth Century
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