All of the following were part of Carranza's strategy for controlling the U. S.-Mexican border except.

A. Taxes were increased to restrict foreign business.

B. Immigration was restricted to those with a written contract.

C. Border crossing was made as unsafe and inhumane as possible to deter immigrants.

D. A U. S.-Mexican border patrol was created.

i believe your answer is d)

c. businesses/firms & government

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.