Asked by
Kayla Celaya
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
What did the McCarren-Walter Act of 1952 permit?
A) the holding of political prisoners
B) the barring of Jews from working at the State Department
C) the revocation of U.S. citizenship if deemed necessary
D) the president to decide who could enter the country
E) unlimited immigration
McCarren-Walter Act
A United States federal law enacted in 1952, also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, which set quotas on immigrants based on national origin and allowed the government to deport immigrants or naturalized citizens engaged in subversive activities.
Political Prisoners
Individuals imprisoned because they opposed or criticized their government's policies, often held without fair trial.
U.S. Citizenship
The status of being a recognized legal member of the United States, with specific rights, duties, and benefits, including the right to vote and work.
- Recognize the impact of the McCarran-Walter Act on immigration and citizenship.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of the McCarran-Walter Act on immigration and citizenship.