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Which of the following best explains why the US government placed restrictions on Asian immigration through Angel Island?
Many Americans did not believe in assimilation.
Many Americans did not approve of the Gentleman’s Agreement.
Many Americans held nativist or racist views.
Many Americans feared a loss of educational opportunities.
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Many Americans held nativist or racist views.
Explanation: Angel Island processed and detained mainly Asian immigrants as part of exclusionary laws (e.g., Chinese Exclusion Act) driven by nativism, racial prejudice, and fears about job competition and cultural difference rather than concerns about assimilation or specific agreements.
Explanation: Angel Island processed and detained mainly Asian immigrants as part of exclusionary laws (e.g., Chinese Exclusion Act) driven by nativism, racial prejudice, and fears about job competition and cultural difference rather than concerns about assimilation or specific agreements.
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