Melting Pot Flashcards
1
Q
In 1859 - 1919 how much of Europe’s population was living in America?
A
About 10% (40 million) left for America
2
Q
What was the law in 1921?
A
The law limited new arrivals to 350,000 a year
3
Q
What was the national origins act (1924)?
A
Reduced the quota to 2% of the population
4
Q
What was the law in 1929?
A
The number of immigrants each year to 150,000 and immigrants from Asia was completely blocked
5
Q
What were the four groups?
A
Most important : Old immigrants
New immigrants
Black Americans
Least important: First Americans
6
Q
In 1950 how many people immigrated?
A
40 million Europeans over 100 nationalities
