Asked by isaac colton on Jul 21, 2024
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What impact did the McCarran Act of 1952 have?
A) It allowed about 100,000 refugees into the US.
B) It's forever ended the quota system for immigrants.
C) It reinforced perceptions of immigrants as a source of radicalism.
D) It gave Mexican-Americans an opportunity to integrate into American society.
McCarran Act
also known as the Internal Security Act of 1950, is a United States federal law that required Communist organizations to register with the U.S. Attorney General and established the Subversive Activities Control Board.
1952
The year 1952, significant for various historical events including the U.S. presidential election where Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected President.
Quota System
A method for controlling immigration or trade by allocating specific limits to certain groups or countries.
- Gain an understanding of how the U.S. politically and legislatively responded to the domestic challenges posed by the Cold War.
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Norika IshikawaJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The McCarran Act of 1952, also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, reinforced the perception of immigrants as a potential source of radicalism and subversion, particularly in the context of the Cold War and fears of communist infiltration. This act also maintained the national origins quota system established in 1924, which limited immigration from certain countries, rather than ending it.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how the U.S. politically and legislatively responded to the domestic challenges posed by the Cold War.