Question

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how did the immigration act of 1924 affect immigration to the united states?
a. it severely limited immigration from southern and eastern europe.
b. it made it more difficult for non-europeans to become u.s. citizens.
c. it established a complex quota system to reduce immigration.
d. it required non-u.s. citizens living in the united states to leave the country.

Explanation:

The Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act) created a national origins quota system that capped total immigration and allocated quotas based on 1890 census data. This drastically reduced immigration from southern and eastern Europe, as the quota system favored immigrants from northern and western European nations. Option B is incorrect because the act focused on immigration entry, not naturalization citizenship barriers for non-Europeans. Option D is incorrect as the act did not mandate existing non-citizens to leave the U.S.

Answer:

A. It severely limited immigration from southern and eastern Europe.
C. It established a complex quota system to reduce immigration.