The Immigration Restriction League tried to limit immigration by:
a. charging large fees for immigrants to apply for citizenship
b. limiting the construction of Catholic churches and Jewish temples in U.S. cities
c. excluding immigrants from holding political office
d. imposing literacy tests to be given to new arrivals
D
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What was the campaign at Gallipoli designed to accomplish?
A) to eliminate the Turks from the war B) to close Russian supply lines C) to create a massive air strike against France D) to damage French supply reserves E) to assassinate the leader of the Allies
The Stamp Act of 1765 provoked stronger colonial response than did the Sugar Act or the Quartering Act. Which of the following was NOT a reason for this opposition?
A) The Stamp Act applied to goods used by merchants and lawyers, thus stirring an educated and powerful opposition. B) The act had been passed by the King over the British Parliament veto, thus violating the British constitution. C) There was a long delay between the passage of legislation and its effective date, thus enabling the colonists to organize their protest. D) The proceeds of the tax were meant to pay the salaries of colonial officials, something the colonists themselves had done in the past. E) The Stamp Act was a direct tax on the colonists and seemed to indicate that Parliament was limiting colonists' liberties.
John Smith received a promotion in 1609 for his role in stabilizing the economy of Jamestown the year prior
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the introductory video in section 29.3, the protestors in the Occupy Wall Street movement claimed to speak on behalf of the __________ percent at the bottom of the American financial pyramid
A) 25 B) 50 C) 75 D) 99