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Exclusion and Belonging: Immigration Policies and Acts

Question 3 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How did immigration policies of the 1920s compare to immigration policies of the 1960s?

Answer
A
Policies of the 1920s limited immigration, while policies of the 1960s expanded it.
B
Policies of the 1920s were mostly open, while policies of the 1960s were restrictive.
C
Policies of the 1920s provided amnesty, while policies of the 1960s imposed sanctions.
D
Policies of the 1920s promoted equality, while policies of the 1960s promoted competition.

Explanation

The 1920s immigration laws, especially the quota laws of 1921 and 1924, sharply restricted immigration and favored people from certain countries. In contrast, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act ended the national-origins quota system and allowed more immigration through family and employment preferences. Therefore, the policies of the 1920s limited immigration, while those of the 1960s expanded it.

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