Arab American Timeline

Arabs sought refuge from the economic hardships they faced after a decline in the silk economy, which had been the basis of their economy.
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During World War 1, immigration from the middle east dropped.
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The size of the population of Arabs was between 130,000 - 350,000. They began establishing a community.
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These immigrants were increasingly well-off, highly educated Muslims.
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This was a sign of the awakening of recent waves of immigrants to their Arab roots.
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Following Palestinian displacement in the wake of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
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The organizations were increasingly necessary, as events in the Middle East made Arab Americans further stereotyped and suspect to many Americans.
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In the aftermath of this event, Arab Americans were subjected to hate crimes, racial profiling, and discrimination.
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Because of stereotyping and hate, Arab Americans have become a major force in helping bridge the chasm of misunderstanding that sets them apart. Arab Americans have become a vital and valuable part of America.
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