Question

Which statement describes U.S. immigration policy before the 1880s?
A.
Immigration to the United States was not heavily regulated.
B.
Policies were biased against immigrants from western Europe.
C.
Strict U.S. immigration quotas were in place but rarely enforced.
D.
Laws focused on increasing the number of English-speaking immigrants.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the years between 1880 and 1900, there was a large acceleration in immigration, with an influx of nearly nine million people. Most were European, and many were fleeing persecution: Russian Jews fled to escape pogroms, and Armenians looked to escape increasing oppression and violence.

Explanation:

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