How did the US government respond to the immigration wave in the late 1800s?

As immigration increased in the late 1800s, the federal government passed laws restricting who could enter the United States. These measures targeted particular groups and sought to limit the diversity of immigrants; they did not ban all immigration or provide grants to welcome newcomers. Therefore, the correct choice is “Laws were passed to limit diversity among the immigrant population.”

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