Why are American immigrants so popular among Asians?

The initial changes in American immigration policy and immigration law were related to the French Revolution at the end of 18 and the continuing turmoil in Europe at that time, which once again triggered some people's fear of foreign political intrigue and its influence. 1795, a new naturalization law made more stringent requirements, including: naturalization applicants must have a residence period of five years, not only to give up the previous oath of allegiance, but also to give up the title of nobility. Despite this, some people think that the naturalization standards in the United States are too free. Then, in 1798, another law was passed to increase the residence period to 14 years. At the same time, the Overseas Chinese in Enemy Countries Act and the Overseas Chinese in Guest Act give the President the power to expel any foreigner who he thinks is dangerous to the interests of the United States.

In the 75 years after 1798, the federal government did not make too many regulations on immigrants, but its procedures made it possible to register some immigrants. For example, in 18 19, Congress passed a law requiring ship captains to provide customs officials with a list of all passengers arriving at American ports. This list should include gender, occupation, age and their respective countries. [5]

Although the exact situation of all immigrants is unknown, the relevant data is enough for historians to understand the general situation and trends of American immigrants. From the end of the war of independence to the passage of the 18 19 bill, the number of immigrants was about 250,000. In the following 10 years,125,000 people emigrated; During the period of 1830- 1860, about 4.5 million European immigrants came to the United States, and many others entered the hinterland of the United States. Some scholars believe that the influx of immigrants into the United States during this period is related to the beginning and development of the American industrial revolution, that is, economic development needs immigrant labor, and the United States is attractive to immigrants. [6] Friedman, a famous American economist, and his wife pointed out in their book Free Choice (1980): "Since the first Europeans settled in the New World ... the United States has attracted adventurers, people who have escaped from tyranny or people who just want to live a better life for themselves and their children." [7] Therefore, at that time, a large number of immigrants came to the United States across the ocean mainly for political and economic reasons.