Question

1. based on source 4, which statement best explains how progressives responded to challenges associated with immigration in the early twentieth century? a. progressives taught skills to immigrants to help them gain better economic opportunities. b. progressives provided financial support to immigrants to help them migrate to cities. c. progressives urged immigrants to maintain their native languages and customs. d. progressives encouraged the federal government to pass quota laws for immigrants.

Explanation:

Progressives in the early - twentieth century aimed to assimilate and empower immigrants. Teaching skills would help immigrants integrate into the economy and society, which aligns with Progressive goals. They did not primarily focus on financial support for migration (B), nor did they urge maintenance of native languages and customs as a main approach (C) as they often pushed for assimilation. And they were not known for encouraging quota laws which were more associated with nativist groups.

Answer:

A. Progressives taught skills to immigrants to help them gain better economic opportunities.