Question

immigration to the united states in the 1990s
the 1990 immigration act was a significant legislative change that allowed for an increase of
the number of immigrants entering the united states. this policy shift led to a substantial rise
in immigration, particularly due to new work visa opportunities, which helped shape the
workforce and increased cultural diversity.

• higher immigration limits: the 1990 immigration act raised the immigration cap to

700,000 annually through 1994 and then settled at 675,000 annually to support workforce
needs.

• h-1b skilled worker program: this act introduced the h-1b visa program, allowing

more skilled workers, particularly in technology, to fill the growing demand in that
industry.

• regional changes in settlement: traditionally, coastal regions like new york and

california saw the highest immigrant populations, but the 1990s experienced a notable
increase in immigrant settlement in the midwest, rocky mountains, and southeastern u.s.
what was the main purpose of the 1990 immigration act?
to decrease immigration by imposing strict limits
to increase immigration only from european countries
to increase immigration to support workforce needs

Explanation:

The text states the 1990 Immigration Act raised the immigration cap and introduced the H - 1B visa program to fill workforce demands. The first option says it aimed to decrease immigration (contradicts the text). The second option says it was to increase immigration only from European countries (the text doesn't mention this; it's about workforce needs generally). The third option, "to increase immigration to support workforce needs", matches the details like raising the cap "to support workforce needs" and the H - 1B program for skilled workers to fill industry demands.

Answer:

to increase immigration to support workforce needs