17. Which 19th-century group would most likely oppose the regulations in the legislation above?a. New international migrantsb. The Supreme Courtc. Republican Party membersd. Supporters of Social DarwinismANS: CFeedbacka.New international migrants to the United States would not have been the most likelygroup to oppose the regulations in the above law. International migrants did notorganize as a group and might not have been familiar enough with American politicsto take a position on this legislation.b.The Supreme Court would not necessarily have opposed the regulations in thelegislation above.c.Republicans—and especially Radical Republicans—would have opposed theregulations in the legislation above. In general, Republicans sought greater equalityfor African Americans and hoped to see them participate in a free-labor system.d.Supporters of Social Darwinism would not have been the most likely opponents ofthe legislation above. This group tended to rationalize the status quo.
