Question
How did the U.S. government respond to the World War II refugee crisis in the years after the war ended?(1 point)
Responses
Led by President Harry Truman, U.S. politicians did not think it was their responsibility to help refugees.
Led by President Harry Truman, U.S. politicians did not think it was their responsibility to help refugees.
Legislation at first limited who could come to the U.S. but broadened through changes to the law a few years later.
Legislation at first limited who could come to the U.S. but broadened through changes to the law a few years later.
The U.S. government waited and did not need to take a position on this crisis because European countries solved it.
The U.S. government waited and did not need to take a position on this crisis because European countries solved it.
The U.S. government allowed all remaining European refugees into the country because no one else would.
Responses
Led by President Harry Truman, U.S. politicians did not think it was their responsibility to help refugees.
Led by President Harry Truman, U.S. politicians did not think it was their responsibility to help refugees.
Legislation at first limited who could come to the U.S. but broadened through changes to the law a few years later.
Legislation at first limited who could come to the U.S. but broadened through changes to the law a few years later.
The U.S. government waited and did not need to take a position on this crisis because European countries solved it.
The U.S. government waited and did not need to take a position on this crisis because European countries solved it.
The U.S. government allowed all remaining European refugees into the country because no one else would.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **Legislation at first limited who could come to the U.S. but broadened through changes to the law a few years later.**
Initially, U.S. immigration policies were restrictive regarding the admission of refugees after World War II. However, over time, changes in legislation, including the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 and subsequent acts, expanded the opportunities for European refugees to immigrate to the United States.
Initially, U.S. immigration policies were restrictive regarding the admission of refugees after World War II. However, over time, changes in legislation, including the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 and subsequent acts, expanded the opportunities for European refugees to immigrate to the United States.