The United States saw waves of immigration and several changes in immigration law from the mid-1860s to the late 20th century. Discuss the impact immigration, immigration laws, and the backlash to immigration had on the social and economic development of the United States. Consider ethical arguments and civics in your discussion of immigration and reaction to immigration. Also analyze change over time in your response.

Hint: Think broadly here as you scattershoot/concept map your essay before writing. Start making a list of immigration related facts and primary sources to use in your response. Consider the impact of laws contracting and expanding immigration. Consider who the immigrants were in the various waves, where they went when they arrived in the US, and what they did when they got there. Consider also how immigrants influenced American society and culture and also why there was often a backlash to immigrants. Once you have jotted down your facts, choose the strongest points and supporting evidence to write your essay, making sure you address the prompt fully. Be sure to consider evidence from the entire time period of the prompt in your essay.

Hint 2: Make sure that you integrate your discussion of Change over Time and Ethics/Civics throughout your analysis, not just in one paragraph. This means that Change over Time and Ethics/Civics WILL NOT be key points in your rule of three thesis statement.