US.47: Response to Jews Before, During, and After the War

What was the outcome of the Evian Conference?

• Successful acceptance of Jewish immigrants

• Limited acceptance of Jewish immigrants

• Complete rejection of Jewish immigrants

• No discussion on Jewish immigrants

What did the Immigration Act of 1924 (Johnson-Reed Act) impose?

• Open borders for all immigrants

• Quotas favoring Western European immigrants

• No restrictions on immigration

• Quotas favoring Eastern European immigrants

What was the impact of the Immigration Act of 1924 on Jewish refugees?

• It facilitated their immigration

• It severely restricted their immigration

• It had no impact on their immigration

• It encouraged their immigration

What was the focus of the chapter on the U.S. response to the Jewish crisis?

• Economic policies

• Military strategies

• Pre-war period, liberation of camps, and immigration policies

• Cultural exchanges

What was the U.S. immigration policy like during the 1930s?

• Open and welcoming

• Strict and limiting

• Encouraging mass immigration

• Focused on Asian immigrants

What was the main reason for the limited acceptance of Jewish immigrants at the Evian Conference?

• Lack of interest

• Political, economic, and social reasons

• Overpopulation concerns

• Military threats

What was the plight of European Jews before the start of World War II?

• Economic prosperity

• Immense persecution and genocide

• Political dominance

• Cultural renaissance

What was the purpose of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948?

• To deport refugees back to Europe

• To assist displaced persons, including Holocaust survivors

• To establish new concentration camps

• To restrict immigration to the U.S.

What was the role of refugee camps in Europe after the war?

• They were permanent homes for survivors.

• They served as temporary shelters for individuals awaiting immigration approval.

• They were used for military training.

• They were places for war crime trials.

What continued to shape U.S. immigration policies despite the Displaced Persons Act?

• Economic growth

• Strict numerical quotas and political considerations

• Technological advancements

• Cultural exchanges