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Comparing interpretations of immigrants in America in the 1920s
How does Interpretation B differ from Interpretation A about immigrants in America in the 1920s? Explain your answer based on what it says in Interpretations A and B.
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Marking points
- 1 Identifies a relevant difference between Interpretation A and Interpretation B about immigrants.
- 2 Uses the content of Interpretation A accurately, such as its view of immigrants as criminals, undesirable, lawless, or communist threats.
- 3 Uses the content of Interpretation B accurately, such as its view of immigrants as good citizens, hard workers, settled, or adapted to American society.
- 4 Develops the comparison with explanation rather than listing separate features.
Full-mark answer
Interpretation B differs because it presents immigrants as useful and loyal members of American society, saying they are good citizens, work hard and have adapted to American life. Interpretation A is hostile and says immigrants are criminals and undesirable people who do not respect American laws and may replace American values with Communism.
Why this answer loses marks
Interpretation A is against immigrants because it says they are criminals.
This only uses one interpretation, so it does not prove how B differs from A.