Question
Which of the following are true of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Multiple select question.
It was only applied in California.
It resulted in a dramatic decline in the Chinese population in the United States.
It resulted in a mass deportation of Chinese Americans.
It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
It banned Chinese in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens.
Multiple select question.
It was only applied in California.
It resulted in a dramatic decline in the Chinese population in the United States.
It resulted in a mass deportation of Chinese Americans.
It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
It banned Chinese in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The following statements about the Chinese Exclusion Act are true:
- **It resulted in a dramatic decline in the Chinese population in the United States.**
(The act significantly restricted Chinese immigration, leading to a decrease in the population over time.)
- **It banned Chinese in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens.**
(The act explicitly prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens, which was a significant aspect of the law.)
The other statements are not true:
- **It was only applied in California.**
(While the act was notably implemented in California, it applied nationally, affecting Chinese immigrants across the United States.)
- **It resulted in a mass deportation of Chinese Americans.**
(Although the act restricted new immigration, it did not result in mass deportations; many Chinese had settled and remained in the country.)
- **It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.**
(The Chinese Exclusion Act was upheld by the courts at various times and was never declared unconstitutional.)
- **It resulted in a dramatic decline in the Chinese population in the United States.**
(The act significantly restricted Chinese immigration, leading to a decrease in the population over time.)
- **It banned Chinese in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens.**
(The act explicitly prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens, which was a significant aspect of the law.)
The other statements are not true:
- **It was only applied in California.**
(While the act was notably implemented in California, it applied nationally, affecting Chinese immigrants across the United States.)
- **It resulted in a mass deportation of Chinese Americans.**
(Although the act restricted new immigration, it did not result in mass deportations; many Chinese had settled and remained in the country.)
- **It was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.**
(The Chinese Exclusion Act was upheld by the courts at various times and was never declared unconstitutional.)