Which of the following is true of the National Origins Act of 1927?
a. It allowed Europeans to freely immigrate to the United States, except for those who were defined aspotential paupers
b. It based immigration quotas on the 1890 census.
c. It was the first immigration act to exempt individuals with desirable professions from immigration quotas.
d. It did not establish quotas for immigrants from the Western Hemisphere.
d
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All of the following are true of the French constitution of 1789 except ______________.
A. Napoleon was only one of three consuls B. members of the legislature had no real say C. the constitution included the Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen D. press censorship was instituted E. the constitution was submitted for approval to popular vote
Neoliberal economists believe that government intervention into markets can
a. increase efficiency. b. affect the availability of high-demand goods. c. decrease corruption. d. contribute to the strength of the European Union. e. drive market growth.
What was the main effect of the system of sharecropping that emerged in the South during the late 19th century?
A African Americans were unable to afford to work in agricultural jobs B African Americans labored in a system that was nearly the same as slavery C African Americans left the South in large numbers to escape their debts D African Americans had to work for low wages to pay off their emancipation costs
Which European city was first to have an organized police force?
A. Frankfurt B. London C. Paris D. Manchester E. Berlin