Question

Which statement best explains the Immigration Act of 1924? It prevented all foreigners from entering the United States. It allowed three percent of foreigners of each nationality admittance into the United States. It allowed only two percent of a particular nationality would be admitted each year. It was a progressive law allowing people of all nationalities entrance into the United States.

Answer 1

C. It allowed only two percent of a particular nationality would be admitted each year.

Answer 2

The correct answer here would be the third option.

The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed act, was one of the first really strict immigration laws that restricted only two percent of a particular nationality, according to the 1890 national census to be allowed each year. It also completely excluded Asian nationalities.