Which of the following BEST explains why the 1924 immigration act favored immigrants from northern and western Europe? Choose the best answer

A: The act required all immigrants to be protestants
B: The act used the 1920 census to determine national quotes
C: The act used the 1890 census to determine national quotes
D: The act required all immigrants to be fluent in English

C: The act used the 1890 census to determine national quotes