The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965: A Revolutionary Reform-U.S.
First Edition ©2018
ISBN:9781319171476
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In this document collection, students will evaluate a selection of primary sources to grapple with important questions regarding how the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 impacted the lives of migrants coming to the United States and whether the act offered an example of the importance of immigration policy for understanding changes throughout recent American history. Students are guided through their analysis of the primary sources with an author-provided learning objective, central question, and historical context.
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Table of Contents
Central QuestionLearning Objective
Historical Background
Primary Sources
Excerpts from the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Congressional Testimonies from Myra C. Hacker and Senator Edward Kennedy, 1965
Congressional Testimonies from Representatives Robert Sweeney and Emanuel Celler, 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Remarks at the Signing of the Immigration Bill, 1965
Interview with Ulises H., a Mexican Migrant, 1992
Interview with Leslie Casterline, Texas Business Owner and Fisherman, 2008
Changes in Immigration from 1820–2009 (chart)
Project Questions
Additional Assignments
Additional Resources for Research
Authors
Stephanie Hinnershitz
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