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Question 1 (5 points) Question 1 Unsaved

(09.03 MC)
Question refers to the excerpt below.

"The Refugee Act reflects our long tradition as a haven for people uprooted by persecution and political turmoil. In recent years, the number of refugees has increased greatly. Their suffering touches all and challenges us to help them, often under difficult circumstances. The Refugee Act improves procedures and coordination to respond to the often massive and rapidly changing refugee problems that have developed recently. It establishes a new admissions policy that will permit fair and equitable treatment of refugees in the United States, regardless of their country of origin. It allows us to change annual admissions levels in response to conditions overseas, policy considerations, and resources available for resettlement."—President Jimmy Carter, 1980

Which of the following was an effect of the Refugee Act of 1980?
1) Fewer international migrants were permitted entry.
2) Migration from Latin American countries soared.
3) Women became more likely than men to migrate.
4) Overall migration from European nations declined.

Answer 1

2) Migration from Latin American countries soared.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Refugee Act of 1980 introduced and amended by then-president Jimmy Carter to deal with the increased issue of immigrants. The Act is to deal with the urgent need of immigrants who had left their homelands to start anew.

The Act provides President Carter's belief that America is welcoming of immigrants wanting a new start. Moreover, President Carter emphasizes the aim of this Act, "[to improve] procedures and coordination to respond to the often massive and rapidly changing refugee problems ... [and] permit fair and equitable treatment of refugees in the United States, regardless of their country of origin." And with this Act, the inflow of refugees increased, especially from El Salvador.

Thus, the correct answer is option 2.