Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Antebellum Immigration to the U.S

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes antebellum immigration to the U.S.?

• A) Immigration peaked in the 1820s and slowly decreased through the Civil War.
• B) Immigration in the late 1840s and 1850s were primarily "pulled" to the US by the attractive opportunities available here.
• C) Immigration from England was relatively constant over time compared to the immigration rate from other nations.
• D) Large scale German immigration occurred primarily in the early part of this period.

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy Independence

The ability of a country's central bank to implement its own monetary policy decisions without external influences.

Common Currency

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Exchange-rate Risk

The risk that changes in the relative value of currencies will negatively affect the value of investments.

Trade Deficits

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports.