Immigration Act of 1924

Definition

The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, was a federal law that aimed to restrict immigration into the United States. It established quotas based on nationality and heavily limited immigration from certain countries.

Related terms

Nativism: Nativism refers to the belief in protecting and promoting the interests of native-born citizens over those of immigrants.

Quotas: Quotas are predetermined numerical limits or percentages imposed on immigration from specific countries or regions.

National Origins Formula: The National Origins Formula was a component of the Immigration Act of 1924 that determined annual immigration quotas for each nationality based on population numbers from previous years.