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Western European immigration

Immigration to the United States from Western Europe, particularly in the 1930s

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Feb 6, 2026

What immigration laws governed German immigration to the U.S. between 1880 and 1920?

Between 1880 and 1920 there was no German‑specific federal exclusion law; instead was governed by a patchwork: largely open immigration policy for ans that produced mass German arrivals, selective fed...

Jan 15, 2026

How did global Jewish leaders respond to Nazi aggression in the 1930s?

Global Jewish leaders in the 1930s responded to Nazi aggression through a mix of public protest, diplomatic appeals, organized relief and rescue work, and strategic caution—efforts that won sympathy a...