In this lesson, we are going to look at the buildup to the United States entering World War I. We'll see how the U.S. attempted to stay neutral, but the buildup of sympathy towards Britain and outrage towards Germany made staying neutral almost impossible. The sinking of British ships...
1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.The first legislation to outright ban a racial group from entering the United States. Only merchants, diplomats, and scholars were permitted entry. 1888 Scott Act of 1888.Prevented Chinese immigrants who left the United States for a temporary departure from re-entering. ...
artefacts. The fact that the National Museum has been able to draw on the very best of exhibits across all the Army Museums in the United States was very evident. The Museum is arranged in logical sections and covers every aspect of Army Life fr...