Original question:
Which statements correctly describe the Dominican Republic? Check all that apply.
a. The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti.
b. The country is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
c. Dictators ruled until 1930, when the nation became democratic.
d. Civil rights were suppressed for a time in the Dominican Republic.
e. Trujillo’s dictatorship resulted in the massacre of thousands of Haitians.
Answer:
The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti.
Dictators ruled until 1930, when the nation became democratic.
Trujillo’s dictatorship resulted in the massacre of thousands of Haitians.
Explanation:
One of the two islands that is shared by two independent nations is the Dominican Republic. It has historically ranked as the third most populous and second-largest country in the Antilles. The island used to belong to Hispaniola. Sharing has taken place with Haiti. The nation has been ruled by Trujillo's dictatorship, which has repressed civil liberties and led to the killing of thousands of Haitians.
Answer:
The author uses as evidence the fact that many immigrants were fleeing poverty in their countries of origin, which presented few job opportunities, unlike the USA.
Explanation:
"Immigration and Ellis Island" shows how, despite the fact that many immigrants in the USA were looking for a way to exercise their religions without suffering persecution, most of them were fleeing poverty and saw in the USA a way to improve their economic conditions. This is because their countries of origin, most of them located in eastern and southern Europe, presented few job opportunities, leaving many of them in a situation of misery. However, the USA had high industrialization and employment opportunities.
The answer would be c because longitudo means length or direction
