The Immigration Act of 1965

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The Immigration Act of 1965 eliminated the national origins quota system, which had given preference to immigrants from northern and western Europe. This opened up immigration to people from other parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Act did not create equal access to immigration for all Latin Americans or remove restrictions on African immigrants. The Act had a significant impact on the character of the American population and led to greater diversity in the immigrant population.