1.What primary objection did Americans have to permitting the arrival of the boat people?

a. concerns over increased unemployment
b. the Communist background of the refugees
c. the large numbers of orphaned children arriving
d. all of these

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To find the primary objection Americans had to permitting the arrival of the boat people, we can analyze the options provided:

a. concerns over increased unemployment: While this may have been a concern for some Americans, it is not the primary objection to permitting the arrival of the boat people. We can eliminate this option.

b. the Communist background of the refugees: This option suggests that Americans objected to the boat people due to their Communist background. This objection is relevant as it aligns with the political context of the time, during the Cold War era when communism was seen as a threat. However, it is not the primary objection.

c. the large numbers of orphaned children arriving: While the arrival of large numbers of orphaned children may have raised concerns for some Americans, it is also not the primary objection.

d. all of these: This option suggests that all of the above objections were primary concerns for Americans. By considering the previous options, we can see that both a and c are not the primary objections. Therefore, the correct answer is not "all of these."

Considering the options and the analysis, the most accurate response would be:

The primary objection Americans had to permitting the arrival of the boat people was the Communist background of the refugees, as indicated by option b.