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Lesson 3- Changing Immigration

Question 9 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did the Immigration Act of 1965 affect Asian immigration to the United States?

Answer
A
Asian immigration increased after the act took effect.
B
Asian immigration decreased after the act took effect.
C
Asian immigration stayed about the same after the act took effect.

Explanation

The Immigration Act of 1965 ended the quota system that had sharply restricted immigration from many Asian countries. It replaced those quotas with a system emphasizing family reunification and certain occupational skills, allowing many more Asian immigrants to enter the United States. Therefore, Asian immigration increased after the act took effect.

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