"They" refers to Americans who themselves were immigrants, but were against Chinese immigrants coming into the country. This cartoon critiques the hypocrisy of people who, after having immigrated to America, opposed further immigration, particularly from groups like Chinese immigrants.
This cartoon from 1870 by Thomas Nast is titled "Throwing Down The Ladder By Which They Rose." In the title above, who is the "they" being referred to? (U10.3 and Unit 8-10 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 15(C) (1 point) Responses "They" refers to the U.S. Congress being against all new immigration. "They" refers to the U.S. Congress being against all new immigration. "They" refers to the Chinese immigrants wanting to be allowed into America. "They" refers to the Chinese immigrants wanting to be allowed into America. "They" refers to Americans who themselves were immigrants, but were against Chinese immigrants coming into the country.
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