What Method Was Not Used by the US Between 1880

question 36

Multiple Choice

What method was not used by the US between 1880 and 1920 to limit the number of immigrants?

• A) Outlawing the practice of prepaying the cost of an immigrant's voyage in exchange for future labor services.
• B) Implementing a financial test for potential immigrants.
• C) Utilizing a literacy test for potential immigrants.
• D) Allowing only immigrants who had family members in the US to come in.

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Definitions:

Subsistence Farming

A type of agriculture where farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for trade.

Supplying Water

The process, infrastructure, and management involved in providing clean and safe water for drinking, agriculture, and other essential uses to communities.

New England Farm Families

Households located in the New England region, historically engaged in agriculture and playing a vital role in the area's economy and society.