In the late 1800's the US government started to restrict immigration from certain countries. The government did this by quotas. What is an immigration quota?

A) restricting the number of immigrants from a certain country or region per year

B) ensuring that new citizens have the right to vote

C) making immigrants from certain countries wait longer to enter the country

D) recruiting desirable immigrants from certain countrie

A) restricting the number of immigrants from a certain country or region per year