Question

The Immigration Act of 1924 resulted in :_________

1) increased immigration from Asia and Mexico

2) increased immigration from Eastern and Central Europe

3) decreased immigration from Asia and Southern Europe

4) decreased immigration from Mexico and Eastern Europe

Answer 1

Answer: 3) decreased immigration from Asia and Southern Europe.

Explanation: The Immigration Act of 1924 resulted in decreased immigration from Asia and Southern Europe. The act established quotas based on nationality, which favored immigrants from Western and Northern Europe. This led to a decrease in immigration from Asia and Southern Europe.