Self-paced · U.S. History

Infer nativist beliefs behind national-origins preferences — teaching bridge

Narrow 1920s belief-to-policy bridge for the attitude behind national-origin preferences.

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A short diagnostic

Answer 2 questions before studying. Two questions sample each skill; an unanswered skill is not a failed skill. You can change answers until you check them.

In an original historical-style classroom statement, a speaker wants admissions to favor familiar origins because newcomers from other regions might change established customs. What feature most clearly makes the reasoning nativist?

The speaker lists a total number of available places.The speaker uses a calendar to record the discussion.The speaker wants all applicants judged without regard to origin.The speaker favors established groups and treats newer outsiders as a cultural threat.

Which statement is a motive rather than a policy effect?

A smaller share of admission slots goes to a particular region.A supporter fears that recent immigrant groups will disrupt an established social order.The number of available visas falls after the rule begins.Officials use a different allocation table.