Emergency Quota Act
Definition
The Emergency Quota Act, passed in 1921, was a United States federal law that limited the number of immigrants admitted into the country. It aimed to reduce immigration from specific nations, particularly those in Southern and Eastern Europe.
Analogy
Think about when you're playing a multiplayer online game and there's a limit on how many players can join each team. This is done to keep things balanced and fair. Similarly, the Emergency Quota Act was like setting a player limit - but instead of balancing teams in a game, it was trying to control the demographic balance within America.
Related terms
Immigration Restriction League: A group established in 1894 advocating for restrictions on immigration by implementing literacy tests for immigrants.
National Origins Formula: A system used by U.S government to limit immigration based on an individual's nationality or ethnicity.
Chinese Exclusion Act: An act passed in 1882 that prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers into America.
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- What was one significant impact of the Emergency Quota Act passed by Congress in 1921?
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