The Immigration Act of 1965
A. had little impact on the character of the American population.
B. ended the strict limits on the total number of immigrants to be admitted each year.
C. maintained strict restrictions on immigrants from Africa.
D. allowed people from all parts of Latin America to enter the United States on an equal basis.
E. eliminated rules that gave preference to immigrants from northern Europe.
Answer: E
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