Ellis Island: Ellis Island was an immigration station located in New York City where millions of European immigrants were processed upon their arrival to the United States.
Chinese Exclusion Act: The Chinese Exclusion Act was a federal law passed in 1882 that prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States for ten years.
Nativism: Nativism refers to a belief or policy favoring native-born individuals over immigrants, often leading to discriminatory practices and anti-immigration sentiments.