The Immigration Act amendments of 1965 abandoned the quota system that had preserved the European character of the United States for nearly half a century.

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The Immigration Act amendments of 1965 did indeed abandon the quota system that had restricted immigration from non-European countries and preserved the European character of the United States. This allowed for increased immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The Immigration Act Amendments of 1965 Abandoned the Quota System