Question

What was the purpose of Sunday laws in the Southwest?
(1 point)
• ban certain cultural activities that were common in Hispanic communities
• allow police to put Hispanic citizens in jail for being homeless
• 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 were often used to suppress cultural practices that were not aligned with the dominant Anglo-American culture, reflecting broader efforts to control and assimilate minority communities.