In the Late Nineteenth Century,the Issue of Primary Interest to the Republican

question 169

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth century,the issue of primary interest to the Republican Party was

• A)restricting immigration.
• B)reducing taxation.
• C)a prohibition on alcohol.
• D)supporting public education.
• E)supporting high tariffs.

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