The Alien Act allowed
a. the deportation of any German or Irish citizen.
b. the deportation of aliens who were considered dangerous.
c. the deportation of aliens who were citizens of a nation at war with the United States.
d. the president to restrict immigration in times of war.
e. aggressive competition among states to attract immigrants.
Question -2-Restrictions were first placed on voluntary immigration to the United States
a. at the Constitutional Convention.
b. at the adoption of the Bill of Rights.
c. in 1808.
d. almost fifty years after the founding.
e. nearly 100 years after the founding.
Question -3-What concern did Thomas Jefferson express about unrestricted immigration?
a. Assimilation would be more difficult.
b. Foreigners may bring either monarchical principles or licentiousness.
c. Only those who had direct ties to the revolution were worthy of citizenship.
d. Immigrants could be spies sent by other countries.
e. Immigrants could not be educated in American schools.
Question -4-________ is the term for blending diverse immigrant groups into one American people.
a. Assimilation
b. Expatriation
c. Identification
d. Naturalization
e. Unification
Question -5-Americans tend to believe that they are mainly united by
a. birth.
b. ideals.
c. language.
d. religion.
e. geography.
Quick Reply
