08 Postwar Immigration and Community Formation Free Online FlashCards

What did the 1945 War Brides Act allow?

It allowed many foreign-born spouses of U.S. servicemen to immigrate.

What were two key changes in the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act?

It dismantled the national-origins quota system and established preferences emphasizing family reunification and workers with needed skills.

Did the 1965 act make immigration unlimited?

The 1965 act opened new routes for immigration from Asia, but it did not make immigration unlimited; numerical caps and eligibility rules remained.

What did the 1975 Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act fund?

The Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 funded transportation and resettlement for refugees.

What did the Refugee Act of 1980 establish?

It created a more consistent federal framework for refugee admissions and resettlement assistance, replacing much of the earlier ad hoc approach.

What is secondary migration?

Secondary migration is movement within the United States after initial resettlement, often to join relatives or find work.

How did the counted Asian and Pacific Islander population change from 1970 to 1980?

Census figures counted about 1.5 million Asian and Pacific Islander people in 1970 and 3.7 million in 1980.

Why should census population growth not be attributed to immigration alone?

The population increase also reflected U.S.-born children, and census categories and counting procedures changed, so decade-to-decade comparisons require care.

How did local institutions support community life?

Businesses, religious institutions, language schools, newspapers, and community organizations helped people maintain traditions and build local networks.

What does the label “Asian American” clarify—and what does it not imply?

The label can make political organizing and shared experiences visible, but Asian Americans do not all share the same language, religion, migration story, or economic circumstances.

What changed under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952?

It ended racial bars to naturalization and set small quotas for Asian countries, while retaining a national-origins system that favored European immigration.

What is chain migration?

Chain migration is the growth of migration networks through family connections, as immigrants sponsor relatives to join them.