Question

1. the immigration quota laws of 1924 had which of the following impacts on us immigration?

they increased immigration from china.
they decreased immigration from mexico
they increased immigration from southern and eastern europe.
they increased immigration from mexico and decreased immigration from southern and eastern europe.

Explanation:

The Immigration Quota Laws of 1924 (National Origins Act) established quotas based on national origin, favoring immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. It reduced immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, it had a loophole for countries in the Americas (including Mexico), leading to increased immigration from Mexico as other sources were restricted. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Chinese Exclusion Act (and later restrictions) already limited Chinese immigration, and the 1924 laws didn't increase it. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The 1924 laws didn't target Mexico with quotas (due to the Americas exception), so immigration from Mexico increased, not decreased. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The quotas were designed to limit immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, so this is incorrect. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The quotas decreased immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, and the lack of quotas for Mexico (and other American nations) led to increased Mexican immigration. This matches the impact of the 1924 laws.

Answer:

D. They increased immigration from Mexico and decreased immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.