Question

A political cartoon shows a giant funnel on its side lying across a body of water.The large side of the funnel shows that there are many people inside the funnel, more than can fit. A sign on this side says “Europe.” On the small end there are very few people coming out next to Uncle Sam. The land he is standing on says “USA.” Uncle Sam is holding a stack of papers in one hand and in the other is a ticket with the word “gate” and a tag attached that says “3%.”
Use the image to answer the question.


Which piece of legislation is the subject of this cartoon?

(1 point)

Indian Reorganization Act

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Equal Rights Amendment

Immigration Quota Act

Answer 1

Immigration Quota Act

The cartoon depicts the 3% national-origin immigration limit (limiting European immigrants), referring to the 1921 Emergency Quota/Immigration Quota Act.