Asked by Amy~

What are 3 factors that made Congress pass the Immigration Act of 1924?

- racism
can't think of the other two.
Answered by Amy~
because other factors are a result of racism
Answered by Ms. Sue
Check the second paragraph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_Act_of_1924
Answered by Amy~
what does "upholding an ethnic status quo" mean?
Answered by Ms. Sue
People who want to uphold the status quo might say:

Hey -- we're all white here and our ancestors came from Northern Europe. We don't want this to change! This is our culture and we don't want any foreigners taking it over.