Read this quote from the political platform of the Know-Nothing Party. Then answer the question.

Americans must rule America, and to this end native-born citizens should be selected for all State, Federal, and municipal offices of government employment, in preference to all others.

Political Platform of the Know-Nothing Party,

1857

What does the writer mean by the phrase "Americans must rule America"?

a. Only citizens born in the United States should serve in government.

b. Immigrants should be welcomed and invited to serve in government.

c. All American citizens should have an equal chance to serve in office.

A

Explanation:

"Americans must rule America" implies that any immigrants that are not born in the United States should not serve in the government.

Additionally, the phrase is immediately followed up by "native-born citizens should be selected for all State, Federal, and municipal offices of government employment, in preference to all others," which elaborates on how we might enforce that.

Knowing this, non-"Americans" are clearly not welcome by the "Know-Nothing Party", so it's not B or C.

While C is more correct than B, not all citizens are native-born. So, the "Know-Nothing Party" does not believe that all citizens should have an equal chance.

Since it's not B or C, it must be A.