Questions and Answers
What did the 1917 Immigration Law require from foreigners?
What was the maximum number of immigrants allowed per year under the 1921 Immigration Quota Act?
357,000
The 1921 Immigration Quota Act favored immigrants from northern and western Europe.
True
By what percentage did the 1924 National Origins Act reduce the quota for immigrants?
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What was the new annual limit on immigrants set by the 1929 Immigration Act?
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Study Notes
1917 Immigration Law
- Introduced a literacy test for all immigrants to demonstrate reading proficiency in English.
- Aimed to restrict immigration from poorer countries by making it difficult for uneducated individuals to enter the USA.
1921 Immigration Quota Act
- Established a cap of 357,000 immigrants allowed into the USA annually.
- Set individual ethnic group immigration limits at 3% of their population in the USA based on 1910 census data.
- Benefited immigrants from Northern and Western Europe who had larger established communities in the USA.
1924 National Origins Act
- Further decreased immigration quotas to 2% of the population based on the 1890 census.
- Adjusted quotas to favor earlier immigrants, prioritizing those from countries with a longer history of migration to the USA.
1929 Immigration Act
- Imposed a stricter annual limit of 150,000 immigrants to the USA.
- Aimed to tighten restrictions on immigration as part of a broader trend towards isolationism during the late 1920s.
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Explore key immigration laws from the 1920s in the USA through these flashcards. Learn about significant acts like the 1917 Immigration Law and the 1921 Immigration Quota Act, which shaped the landscape of immigration policy during this era. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!
