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CLEP US History II

Category - Immigration

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The National Origins Formula of 1921 established:
  1. Quotas for how many immigrants the United States would accept from various countries.
  2. A plan for immigrant immersion in American culture, based on the nation from which they emigrated.
  3. Neighborhoods for immigrant residency, organized by country of origin.
  4. A hierarchy of cultural groups to determine immigration preference based on their desirability as new citizens.
  5. A screening process used at Ellis Island to properly inspect immigrants for liabilities in their overall health, criminal backgrounds, and occupational preparedness.
Explanation
Answer: A - The National Origins Formula of 1921 established quotas for how many immigrants the United States would accept from various countries. It was racially motivated and designed to preserve existing white, ethnic homogeneity. The immediate aim was to limit immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe, principally Jews and Italians. A few years later, immigrants from Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere would also be targeted.
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