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Table of Contents Introduction: The Changing Face of the United States 6 by Marian L. Smith Introduction: The Changing Face of Canada 10 by Peter A. Hammerschmidt 1. A Land of Immigrants 15 2. A Brief History of American Immigration 25 3. The Constitution and Citizenship 51 4. The Naturalization Process 65 5. Illegal Immigration and Citizenship 72 Appendix: Ellis Island and Angel Island 87 Chronology 94 Series Glossary of Key Terms 98 Further Reading 101 Internet Resources 102 Index 105 Contributors 111

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