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Race in America
Professor of American studies and history Matthew Frye Jacobson argues that race and democracy have been intertwined since the earliest days of the United States. Professor Jacobson contends that, "...race is the most significant organizer of Americ...
03:08
Naturalization Law of 1790, The
Professor of American studies and history Matthew Frye Jacobson talks about the nation's first naturalization law (1790), which stipulated that only "free white persons" could be fully participating citizens.
04:26
Chinese Exclusion Act, The
Professor of American studies and history Matthew Frye Jacobson traces the evolution of negative attitudes towards Chinese immigrants in the United States, culminating with the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.