Causes of Conflict: Issues of Immigration Curriculum

1917 The Immigration Act of 1917 prohibited immigration from the "Asiatic barred zone.” 1920 By 1920 nearly 14 million out of the 105 million people living in the United States were foreigners. 1924 Quota Act: A discriminatory quota system is created, favoring immigrants from Europe and excluding people who were not eligible for citizenship ... ................
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