How did the economic depression influence government policies regarding ethnic groups and immigration

Seeing as during the time period, Americans at home couldn't even get a job, the public didnt want anyone to increase the competition for employment. This implies that racism was probably common against immigrants, who to many Americans would just take their needed jobs.

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rice

all the other answers are wrong

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.