What group of people were often labeled "morons," "idiots," or "imbeciles" by early intelligence tests because they had limited English skills?
A) Army recruits
B) people with schizophrenia
C) very young children
D) immigrants to the United States
E) persons living in the South

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Immigrants to the United States were often labeled as "morons," "idiots," or "imbeciles" by early intelligence tests due to their limited English skills, which were mistakenly assumed to be indicative of low intellectual ability. This led to unfair and inaccurate assessments of their intelligence and abilities, as language barriers can significantly impact performance on intelligence tests.

What Group of People Were Often Labeled "Morons," "Idiots," or "Imbeciles