Which statement describes U.S. immigration policy in the early 20th century? a. Immigration laws favored immigration from Northe
rn and Western Europe over immigration from other regions. b. Congress steadily reduced restrictions on immigration beginning in the 1890s until immigration was unrestricted by the 1930s. c. Quotas restricted immigration from Latin America and Asia at the same time that they expanded immigration from Europe and Africa. d. At the same time that immigration was being restricted, Congress made it easier for newly-arrived immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
B) Congress steadily reduced restrictions on immigration beginning in the 1890s until immigration was unrestricted by the 1930s.
Immigration into the US grew drastically in the early 20th century. After 1914 immigration slowed because of the war, and then again after immigration restrictions were imposed in the 1920s-30s.
<span>The correct answer is B) The need for government to adapt and to change. </span><span>The "Elastic Clause" allows Congress to make laws it needs to carry out its own powers. This is an indication that the framers of the Constitution were aware of the need for legislation to reflect the changing times.</span>
The Federalist Papers. Beginning on October 27, 1787 the Federalist Papers were first published in the New York press under the signature of "Publius". These papers are generally considered to be one of the most important contributions to political thought made in America.
