Immigration Act of 1924

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:allowed_immigration_from Northern and Western Europe
gptkbp:amended_by Subsequent laws
Subsequent immigration legislation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Great_Migration
gptkbp:controversy Discriminatory practices
gptkbp:created_by Political climate of the 1920s
gptkbp:effective_date May 26, 1924
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
The 1920s era of American history
The 68th United States Congress
gptkbp:enforces Border patrols
gptkbp:established Immigration quotas
gptkbp:established_quota gptkb:National_Origins_Formula
gptkbp:exempted_categories Certain groups such as diplomats
gptkbp:has_limitations Naturalization opportunities
gptkbp:historical_significance Foundation for future immigration laws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Immigration Act of 1924
gptkbp:impact Reduced immigration levels
gptkbp:influenced American demographics
Future immigration reform debates
gptkbp:influenced_by Nativism
Racial theories
gptkbp:is_affected_by Immigrant communities
gptkbp:is_aimed_at Restricting immigration from specific regions
gptkbp:is_challenged_by Legal challenges
The courts
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Racial discrimination
Exclusionary practices
Lack of fairness
Ethnic quotas
gptkbp:is_debated_in Public forums
Congressional committees
Congressional hearings
gptkbp:is_implemented_in Immigration officials
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Human rights organizations
Labor unions
Liberal activists
gptkbp:is_supported_by Nativist groups
gptkbp:is_targeted_at Asians
gptkbp:led_to Family separation
Increased illegal immigration
gptkbp:limited_visas Skilled workers
gptkbp:passes_through Majority vote
gptkbp:public_perception Immigration policies
gptkbp:purpose Limit immigration from certain countries
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Emergency_Quota_Act_of_1921
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_of_1952
gptkbp:restricted_immigration_from Southern and Eastern Europe
gptkbp:resulted_in Immigration restrictions
Quota system for immigration
gptkbp:set_annual_quota 2% of the 1890 census
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Calvin_Coolidge
President Calvin Coolidge
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Social_Darwinism
gptkb:Economic_factors
World War I aftermath
gptkbp:was_part_of The American immigration system
The broader context of immigration policy
The history of U. S. immigration policy
The legislative history of the U. S.
gptkbp:was_supported_by Business interests
Conservative politicians
Nationalist groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Calvin_Coolidge
gptkb:Warren_Harding
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3