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Question 20 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

Which piece of immigration legislation set a new limit on migration from other countries, starting at 675,000 each year?

Answer
A
Immigration Act of 1990
B
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
C
Hart-Celler Act of 1965
D
National Origins Act of 1921

Explanation

The Immigration Act of 1990 established a worldwide immigration limit of 675,000 people per year, with some exceptions. Therefore, the correct choice is the Immigration Act of 1990. The other laws named addressed different policies, such as excluding Chinese immigrants or setting quotas based on national origins.

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