Question

Use the quotation to answer the question.



"It is said that the quality of recent immigration is undesirable. The time is quite within recent memory when the same thing was said of immigrants who, with their descendants, are now numbered among our best citizens." —Grover Cleveland, 1897



What argument is President Cleveland making in this statement?

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Responses

Citizenship won’t be offered to recent immigrants.
Citizenship won’t be offered to recent immigrants.

Immigrants and their children can be good citizens.
Immigrants and their children can be good citizens.

Limiting immigration is good for the country.
Limiting immigration is good for the country.

The best immigrants return to their home countries.
The best immigrants return to their home countries.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

President Cleveland is arguing that "Immigrants and their children can be good citizens."

Answer 3

Yes, I can confirm that the correct answer is: "Immigrants and their children can be good citizens."

In the quotation, Grover Cleveland highlights a historical perspective by pointing out that previous immigrants, who were once viewed as undesirable, have become valued members of society. This reinforces the idea that recent immigrants, along with their descendants, have the potential to contribute positively as citizens as well.