What Did Argentinian Political Philosopher Juan Bautista Alberdi Argue About

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Multiple Choice

What did Argentinian political philosopher Juan Bautista Alberdi argue about immigration?

• A) He argued that freed slaves would make the best citizens.
• B) He argued that immigrants drained precious national resources.
• C) He argued that immigrants should only come from Protestant nations.
• D) He argued that massive immigration would strengthen the country.

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