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America and the Global Economy — Cumulative exam

Question 8 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

The Immigration Act of 1965

Answer
A
prohibited US entry for victims of persecution.
B
restricted European immigration.
C
was passed to keep America ethnically uniform.
D
abolished the old immigration quotas.

Explanation

The Immigration Act of 1965 ended the national-origins quota system, which had favored immigrants from some countries over others. It replaced those quotas with rules emphasizing family reunification and needed skills. Therefore, the correct choice is “abolished the old immigration quotas.”

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