Immigration policies that restricted people from certain regions of the world in the early 20^th century were tied to the eugenics movement.

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Many immigration policies during this time period were based on the belief in eugenics, which aimed to promote "desirable" genetic traits and limit those deemed "undesirable." As a result, people from certain regions were restricted from immigrating to the United States based on their perceived genetic traits.

Immigration Policies That Restricted People from Certain Regions of the World