Historical Events tagged with "restriction"
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Emergency Quota Act establishes immigration quotas
The Emergency Quota Act was passed by Congress in 1921, establishing national quotas for immigration to the United States. This act was motivated by a desire to restrict immigration from certain countries, reflecting growing nativist sentiments. It aimed to limit the number of immigrants based on their nationality, particularly targeting Southern and Eastern Europeans. By utilizing a quota system, the Act specifically capped the number of individuals allowed from each nationality to 3% of their respective populations in the U.S. according to the 1910 census. This legislation had lasting implications on U.S. immigration policy.
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