Question

What was the purpose of Sunday laws in the Southwest?

(1 point)
Responses

ban certain cultural activities that were common in Hispanic communities

ban certain cultural activities that were common in Hispanic communities

allow police to put Hispanic citizens in jail for being homeless

allow police to put Hispanic citizens in jail for being homeless

force Chinese immigrants to pay extra taxes to mine

force Chinese immigrants to pay extra taxes to mine

allow white settlers to start anti-Chinese groups

Answer 1

The purpose of Sunday laws in the Southwest was primarily to **ban certain cultural activities that were common in Hispanic communities**. These laws often targeted practices associated with Hispanic culture and were used to enforce Protestant norms in a region with a significant Hispanic population.