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The Dark History Of Immigration Bans In The U.S.
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gotony5614.me97 posted on 2017/02/02Ever wondered about the history of immigration bans in the U.S.? This video dives deep into key moments like the Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, helping you understand complex historical events and pick up advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your knowledge and language skills with fascinating cultural insights.
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majority
US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
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UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
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UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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US /praɪˈɔrɪti, -ˈɑr-/
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UK /praɪ'ɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- A level of importance assigned to a task or process in a computer system.
- Adjective
- Denoting something that constitutes a priority.
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- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- Adjective
- Destroying everything; very shocking
- Causing great emotional pain or shock.
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