Question

question 5 of 10
why did populists support limits on immigration?
a. to increase the power of landowners in the south
b. to reduce crowding in the west
c. to increase the political power of trusts
d. to decrease competition for jobs

Explanation:

The Populist movement was concerned with the economic well - being of workers. Immigrants were seen as potential competitors for jobs. By limiting immigration, Populists hoped to protect the job opportunities of native - born workers. Options A (increasing landowners' power) and C (increasing trusts' political power) are not related to the core economic concerns of Populists regarding workers. Option B (reducing crowding in the West) was not the main reason as the focus was more on economic competition rather than just physical crowding.

Answer:

D. To decrease competition for jobs