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“Aliens” in America
Open Doors, Back Doors
In a country populated by immigrants, why are Americans so wary of newcomers? Historian Mae Ngai explains that the door slammed shut in the the 1920s.
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- Read the introduction of Mae Ngai’s book.
- What’s the difference between immigration now and 100 years ago?
- Learn more about the conflicts between African-Americans and recent immigrants.