The table below shows US immigration figures for selected years.

| Year | Total immigrants |
|------|------------------|
| 1921 | 805,228 |
| 1925 | 294,314 |
| 1929 | 279,678 |

Which factor best explains the change shown in the data?

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Question

The table below shows US immigration figures for selected years.

| Year | Total immigrants |
|------|------------------|
| 1921 | 805,228 |
| 1925 | 294,314 |
| 1929 | 279,678 |

Which factor best explains the change shown in the data?

Accepted Answer

Immigration quota laws restricted the number of people allowed to enter the USA — Award 1 mark for identifying that the Immigration Quota Acts of 1921 and 1924 deliberately restricted immigration numbers, particularly from Southern and Eastern Europe. A is incorrect — the Wall Street Crash occurred in October 1929. C is incorrect — Prohibition was not a significant factor in reducing immigration. D is incorrect — while WWI caused deaths, this does not explain the specific drop shown in the data which resulted from US government policy.

Answer

Immigration quota laws restricted the number of people allowed to enter the USA

Answer

World War One had reduced the European population significantly

Answer

The start of Prohibition made the USA less attractive to immigrants

Answer

The Wall Street Crash reduced the number of people wanting to immigrate

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