The passage of the National Origins Act in 1924 inspired nativist reformers to
A) declare victory and withdraw from politics.
B) organize English language and citizenship classes for immigrants.
C) encourage Mexican Americans to return to their native land.
D) oppose the execution of the Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti.

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The National Origins Act of 1924 restricted immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, which nativist reformers supported. They believed that immigrants from these regions were less desirable than those from Northern and Western Europe. After the passage of the act, nativist reformers organized English language and citizenship classes for immigrants in order to help them assimilate into American society.

The Passage of the National Origins Act in 1924 Inspired