Labor unions opposed employer-sponsored English lessons for immigrants because the lessons __________.
a) reinforced the dominance of employers over employees
b) decreased labor productivity and efficiency
c) distracted workers from their family obligations
d) promoted the cultural diversity of immigrant workers
a) reinforced the dominance of employers over employees
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Which of the following was a feature of open-range ranching?
A. The rounding up of wild cattle roaming free on the range B. The slaughtering and butchering of cattle on the range C. The purchase of thousands of acres of land for grazing D. The grazing of cattle on public land
The National Origins Quota Act __________.
a. led to a substantial increase in immigration to the United States b. passed despite substantial rural opposition c. encouraged immigration from underdeveloped countries d. limited the number of Asian immigrants
All of the following are true of the Hundred Years' War EXCEPT:
A. It was a struggle for national identity. B. It may have been launched by England's Edward III claiming the French throne. C. It was caused by long-standing rivalries and animosities between England and France. D. It ended with a decisive English victory. E. It changed the political systems of both France and England.
The most popular collection of short stories was the Maqamat, about an impersonator telling tall stories to gullible listeners, collecting money for his tales, and ________.
a. Living another night at the Sultan's pleasure. b. Performing a Sufi dance to illustrate the concepts raised in the tales. c. Taking down notes on those who did not laugh, in order to inform the Sultan. d. Traveling from city to city in ever-new disguises.