Question 31

A peak period of immigration was in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The passage indicates that the greatest numbers of immigrants to the United States occurred in the late 1800s and early 1900s, confirming that this statement is true.

A) A quota system was in place from 1908.

This statement is incorrect because the passage specifies that the quota system was established in 1921 and became more restrictive with the Immigration Act of 1924, which was well after 1908.

B) A peak period of immigration was in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

This statement is accurate as the passage explicitly notes that the greatest numbers of immigrants arrived during this time frame, particularly with as many as one million new immigrants per year in some years.

C) Slaves were not counted in the first census.

This statement is incorrect. The passage mentions that there were about 700,000 slaves counted in the first census of 1790, which contradicts the claim.

D) Only those who paid taxes were included in the first census.

This statement is misleading. The passage indicates that only a few Native American Indians who paid taxes were included in the census count, but it does not imply this was the case for all individuals counted in the census.

Conclusion

The correct answer, B, accurately reflects the information in the passage regarding the peak immigration period. Options A, C, and D are incorrect based on the specific details provided in the text. Therefore, B stands out as the definitive true statement regarding immigration trends in the United States during the specified time period.