Question

what was a result of the new immigration law passed in 1924?
a. immigrants from communist countries were excluded.
b. immigration was determined by quotas.
c. the number of immigrants from japan was unlimited.
d. the number of immigrants from mexico was limited.

Explanation:

The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson - Reed Act, established a quota system. The quota was based on the 1890 census (which under - represented Southern and Eastern Europeans compared to earlier censuses). It aimed to limit immigration, especially from certain regions.

• Option A: The act was more about national origin (based on 1890 census) rather than a specific exclusion of Communist - country immigrants. The Red Scare (anti - Communist sentiment) was a factor in immigration policy in the early 20th century, but the 1924 act's main mechanism was the quota system.
• Option B: The 1924 Immigration Act did set quotas for immigration. The quota was calculated as 2% of the foreign - born individuals of a nationality in the 1890 U.S. Census.
• Option C: The 1924 Act effectively excluded Japanese immigrants. It was a more restrictive policy towards Japanese immigration.
• Option D: The 1924 Act did not significantly limit Mexican immigration. In fact, due to labor demands (especially in agriculture), Mexican immigration was somewhat "tolerated" in a way that immigration from other regions (like Southern and Eastern Europe) was restricted under the quota system.

Answer:

B. Immigration was determined by quotas.