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Were there major restrictions on immigration to the United States between 1900 and 1920? Explain your answer.

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Answer: The Immigration Act of 1924 limited the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States through a national origins quota. The quota provide immigration visas to 2% of the total number of people of each nationality in the United States as of the 1890 national census.

Explanation: There was major restrictions on immigration because only 2% of all people can be provided with immigration visas.

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