The Immigration Act of 1965

question 98

Multiple Choice

The Immigration Act of 1965

• A)ended the strict limits on the total number of immigrants to be admitted each year.
• B)allowed people from all parts of Latin America to enter the United States on an equal basis.
• C)had little impact on the character of the American population.
• D)maintained strict restrictions against immigrants from Africa.
• E)eliminated rules that gave preference to immigrants from northern Europe.

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