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Question 9 • United States History and Geography

The end of immigration quotas in the 1960s led to

Answer
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.

Explanation

The 1965 immigration law ended the quota system that had sharply limited immigration from many Asian countries. After the quotas were removed, the number of Asian immigrants to the United States increased significantly. Therefore, the correct choice is “a significant increase in the number of Asian immigrants.”

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