To help keep the economy afloat while a vast percentage of Northern men were fighting the Civil War,the __________ was passed to encourage the hiring of immigrants.

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The Contract Labor Act was passed in 1864 to encourage the hiring of immigrants as a means of boosting the economy during the Civil War. This act provided incentives and protections for employers who hired immigrant workers through contracts, including paying for their transportation costs to the United States. The act was controversial as some argued it led to the exploitation of immigrant workers, but it remained in effect until 1885.

To Help Keep the Economy Afloat While a Vast Percentage