CLEP US History I

Category - Society

The United States received relative few immigrants in the period between 1790 and 1830 for which of the following reasons?
  1. This was a period of stability in Europe.
  2. The United States had wars and economic problems.
  3. There were strict quotas placed on immigrants.
  4. The anti-immigrant movements intimidated many.
  5. Transportation was not sophisticated enough to allow many to come.
Explanation
Answer: B - The early years of the United States were marked by wars and economic problems. The American Revolution was followed closely by the War of 1812, and the difficulties in establishing a centralized government created economic problems. Whether or not the American Revolution was indeed a success remained to be seen. However, as the nation stabilized and the situation in Europe became unstable, immigration increased.
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