In the 1920s, the United States instituted a national origins system of immigration that was designed to block immigration from certain countries that included ________

a. Italy
b. South America
c. the Caribbean
d. Mexico


a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. 2 b. 11 c. 16 d. 20

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When her husband is contacted by police, he says it is a personal family issue and they should stay out of it. Which explains why it is not a personal family issue? a) Cultural values and social institutions play a role. b) Gender issues are biological so women need to be protected and nurtured. c) Societal based micro-issues shape gender expectations including acceptance of violence. d) Although it affects few families, it is not random and can be predicted based on numerous factors.

Sociology