Question

Domestic Impact of Imperialism
Anti-imperialists argued that controlling foreign lands without granting rights was
Laws like the __ Act (1882) showed that Americans also
feared foreign influence at home-especially from Asia.
This act banned immigration and reflected growing
(fear of foreigners)

Answer 1

Anti-imperialists argued that controlling foreign lands without granting rights was hypocritical and contrary to American ideals of liberty and self-government.

Laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) showed that Americans also feared foreign influence at home—especially from Asia. This act banned (Chinese) immigration and reflected growing nativism (xenophobia).