Which act abolished national-origins quotas for immigration in 1965?

The Immigration and Nationality Act, passed in 1965, significantly reformed the U.S. immigration policy by abolishing the national-origins quotas that had been established in the 1920s. These quotas heavily favored immigrants from Northern and Western Europe while severely limiting those from Southern and Eastern Europe and virtually excluding immigrants from Asia and Africa.

By eliminating these discriminatory quotas, the act aimed to promote a more equitable and diverse immigration system, allowing for family reunification and the admission of skilled workers regardless of their country of origin. As a result, the demographics of immigration shifted dramatically, leading to a more multicultural society in the United States.

The other acts mentioned, such as the Dawes Act and the Raker Act, relate to different contexts in American history, dealing with land rights and other issues, while Executive Order 9066 pertains to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Thus, they are not connected to the topic of immigration policy and quotas.