Which piece of legislation allowed tens of thousands of people to immigrate to the United States from Europe but limited the number of immigrants from Asian countries to 100?

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The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, was designed to limit the number of immigrants allowed entry into the United States through a national origins quota. It significantly reduced the number of immigrants from Eastern Europe and established very restrictive quotas for Asians, particularly setting the quota for immigrants from Asian countries to 100, while allowing tens of thousands from Europe.

Which Piece of Legislation Allowed Tens of Thousands of People