The percentage was changed -in order to cut down the number coming Into this country in a given year. The census was changed from 1910 to 1890 in order to increase the number coming from the countries of northern and western Europe. The people from these countries had furnished the bulk of the immigration in the first 100 years of our history. and it was felt to be in the best interests of our country and but fair that a basis should be used that was more . representative of the immigration coming into our country throughout the general period of our history. The 1890 census appeared to be the census which was most representative in this respect. Several attempts were made on the floor of the House to amend this provision.
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