Question
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law in U.S. history to restrict immigration based on nationality. Which of the following best explains why Congress passed this law?(1 point)
Responses
To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast
To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast
To encourage Chinese immigrants to settle in rural farming communities
To encourage Chinese immigrants to settle in rural farming communities
To improve diplomatic relations between the United States and China
To improve diplomatic relations between the United States and China
To respond to political pressure from nativist groups opposed to The Homestead Act
To respond to political pressure from nativist groups opposed to The Homestead Act
Responses
To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast
To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast
To encourage Chinese immigrants to settle in rural farming communities
To encourage Chinese immigrants to settle in rural farming communities
To improve diplomatic relations between the United States and China
To improve diplomatic relations between the United States and China
To respond to political pressure from nativist groups opposed to The Homestead Act
To respond to political pressure from nativist groups opposed to The Homestead Act
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation for why Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is:
**To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast.**
This law was primarily a response to widespread anti-Chinese sentiment and labor competition fears among American workers, particularly in the western states, where Chinese immigrants were seen as a threat to job opportunities and wages.
**To reduce competition for jobs and wages in certain industries on the West Coast.**
This law was primarily a response to widespread anti-Chinese sentiment and labor competition fears among American workers, particularly in the western states, where Chinese immigrants were seen as a threat to job opportunities and wages.