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The movement of people from around the globe to settle on the North American continent is centuries old. William Trent and his predecessor Mahlon Stacy were the first European immigrants who chose to live what became the town and then city of Trenton, New Jersey. While their decisions to immigrate were voluntary, Europeans moving to the American colonies and to the United States in its first half century brought with them kidnapped Africans and in some cases fellow Europeans under coercion or deception.
Moving to a new country on a far-away continent and beginning a new life there was a momentous experience for individuals and families. The act of immigration was influenced both by personal aspirations and needs and by global conflicts and economic conditions. Large scale immigration also has lasting impacts on the new homeland.
Moving to a new country on a far-away continent and beginning a new life there was a momentous experience for individuals and families. The act of immigration was influenced both by personal aspirations and needs and by global conflicts and economic conditions. Large scale immigration also has lasting impacts on the new homeland.
This exhibit explores five key turning points in US immigration policy
- in 1790, 1882, 1924, 1948, and 1965 - that have shaped American history.
During the month of October, the Trent House will host talks
about the movement of people to New Jersey - from Scotland in the 18th century,
from Ukraine in the 19th century, and from Puerto Rico in the 20th century.
- in 1790, 1882, 1924, 1948, and 1965 - that have shaped American history.
During the month of October, the Trent House will host talks
about the movement of people to New Jersey - from Scotland in the 18th century,
from Ukraine in the 19th century, and from Puerto Rico in the 20th century.
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