Question

question 20 of 21 which statement best describes president calvin coolidge’s social policies? a. coolidge felt that limits on immigration were un-american and should be abolished. b. coolidge believed that racial violence was a problem but did little to solve the problem. c. coolidge believed that all people living in the united states deserved equal political rights. d. coolidge felt that the nineteenth amendment, which granted women’s suffrage, was a mistake.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Coolidge supported immigration restrictions, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Coolidge recognized racial violence as an issue but took minimal action to address it, which aligns with historical records.
• Option C: His actions didn't reflect a belief in equal political rights for all (e.g., regarding racial minorities), so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Coolidge supported women's suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Coolidge believed that racial violence was a problem but did little to solve the problem.