Why Did Restrictions on Immigration Increase During the Nineteenth and Early

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why did restrictions on immigration increase during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the United States?

• A)Immigration was so low that it wasn't controversial until the latter half of the nineteenth century.
• B)Unions gained more power over this time period and were better able to influence policy outcomes.
• C)A series of economic crises and depressions led to increasing opposition to immigration.
• D)The changing racial composition of the typical immigrant led to different levels of opposition over time.

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Definitions:

Facial Expressions

The movements or positions of the face that convey an individual's emotional state or intentions to others.

Universal

A characteristic or attribute that is common to all members of a particular category or group.

Biologically Determined

Characteristics, traits, or behaviors that are influenced by genetics rather than the environment.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially hands and arms, that convey meaning or emphasis.