Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1 point)

Responses

They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.

They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.

They were wealthier than other Americans.
They were wealthier than other Americans.

They suffered growing discrimination.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They suffered growing discrimination.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a response to increasing anti-Chinese sentiment and discrimination in the United States, particularly in the context of labor competition and economic hardship in the late 19th century.

Similar Questions
  1. Age of Industry Unit Test7 of 257 of 25 Items Question Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1
    1. answers icon 1 answer
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  2. Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1 point)Responses They populated urban spaces. They populated
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  3. Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1 point)Responses a. They were treated better by employers
    1. answers icon 1 answer
more similar questions