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Many Asian immigrants came to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s because of push factors, including

A
the possibility of religious freedom.
B
economic opportunities.
C
poverty and chaos.
D
the chance of family reunions.
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The Immigration Act of 1924 was considered outdated by the 1960s because

A
immigrants wanted a stronger quota system.
B
immigration patterns were changing.
C
no more immigrants were arriving from Asia.
D
more immigrants were arriving from Europe.
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What impact did the civil rights movement have on US immigration policies in the 1960s?

A
It made people more aware of the need for equality and fairness in policies.
B
It led people to believe that long-standing policies would never be changed.
C
It led to the institution of policies that encouraged discrimination.
D
Racial tensions related to the movement led to fewer people being allowed to immigrate.
4

Which was true of US immigration policy before the Immigration Act of 1965?

A
Ethnic diversity was encouraged to avoid uniformity.
B
Immigration from the Middle East was restricted.
C
All immigration was encouraged; there were no quotas.
D
Immigration from Western Europe was restricted.
5

What was the main reason immigration from Mexico to the United States increased between 1900 and 1950?

A
Mexicans wanted to escape an oppressive government.
B
Mexicans wanted to create a new state in the United States.
C
Migrant workers sought jobs in factories in urban areas.
D
Migrant workers arrived to work on farms and railroads.
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Which statement best summarizes the impact of the Immigration Act of 1965 on Asian and Latin American immigrants?

A
The elimination of the quota system made it easier for Asians to immigrate and more difficult for Latin Americans to immigrate.
B
The elimination of the quota system was not beneficial to either Asian immigrants or Latin American immigrants.
C
The elimination of the quota system made it easier for Latin Americans to immigrate and more difficult for Asians to immigrate.
D
Quotas were placed on immigrants from Asia but not on immigrants from Latin America.
7

As a result of the Immigration Act of 1965,

A
racial and ethnic restrictions became more important.
B
new quotas on Asian immigration were established.
C
skilled and educated workers were encouraged to immigrate.
D
victims of war were not allowed to enter the United States.
8

Between the 1960s and the 2000s, immigration from Asian nations

A
greatly increased.
B
remained the same.
C
stopped entirely.
D
greatly decreased.
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The end of immigration quotas in the 1960s led to

A
a significant decrease in the number of Asian immigrants.
B
a significant increase in discrimination against immigrants.
C
a significant decrease in safe places for refugee immigrants.
D
a significant increase in the number of Asian immigrants.

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