New immigration law in 1917 following WWII (jan 1, 1917 – dec 31, 1917)
Description:
The Immigration Act of 1917 establishes a literacy requirement for immigrants entering the country and halts immigration from most Asian countries,following a strong wave of xenophobia
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Date:
jan 1, 1917
dec 31, 1917
~ 12 months