Questions: Which law made it harder for some Europeans to immigrate to the United States and easier for others?
The Chinese Exclusion Act
The Immigration Act of 1917
The Emergency Quota Act
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act
Transcript text: Which law made it harder for some Europeans to immigrate to the United States and easier for others?
The Chinese Exclusion Act
The Immigration Act of 1917
The Emergency Quota Act
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act
Solution
Answer
The answer is The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act.
Explanation
Option 1: The Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 specifically targeted Chinese immigrants, prohibiting their immigration to the United States. It did not broadly affect European immigration.
Option 2: The Immigration Act of 1917
The Immigration Act of 1917, also known as the Asiatic Barred Zone Act, primarily focused on restricting immigration from Asia and the Pacific Islands. It did not specifically address European immigration.
Option 3: The Emergency Quota Act
The Emergency Quota Act of 1921 established numerical limits on immigration based on nationality, but it was a temporary measure and did not have as lasting an impact as the Johnson-Reed Immigration Act.
Option 4: The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Immigration Act of 1924, established permanent quotas that limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States based on national origins. This act significantly restricted immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe while favoring immigrants from Northern and Western Europe. This law made it harder for some Europeans to immigrate to the United States and easier for others, based on their country of origin.