Exit 1/16 (3 Questions)

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Which of the following statements accurately represents the relationship between the article's central ideas?

A   After California changed its immigration laws, the federal government followed suit with laws that kept Chinese workers from entering the country. 

B   Despite U.S-China treaty agreements, the federal government succumbed to pressure from Western states to stop Chinese immigration. 

C   As economic opportunity fell in the late 1800s, resentment and prejudice toward the Chinese led to harsh restrictions on immigration. 

D   Since the immigration restrictions had strong public support across the country, the Exclusion Acts remained law until World War II. 

Which sentence BEST summarizes the role of Congress in enacting the Exclusion Acts?

A   Due to public opinion, they revised and expanded the scope of the acts until a complete ban was achieved. 

B   Based on the advice of the president, they reached an agreement to limit Chinese immigration. 

C   Since western states were most affected by Chinese labor, Democrats led efforts to restrict immigration. 

D   Because of economic pressure, they revised labor laws to protect American workers and open up new jobs. 

According to the article, each of the following contributed to anti-Chinese sentiment EXCEPT:

A   segregated communities 

B   racial identity 

C   nationalist ideas 

D   cultural differences 

 Which of the following statements accurately represents the relationship between the article's central ideas? 

A   After California changed its immigration laws, the federal government followed suit with laws that kept Chinese workers from entering the country. 

B   Despite U.S-China treaty agreements, the federal government succumbed to pressure from Western states to stop Chinese immigration. 

C   As economic opportunity fell in the late 1800s, resentment and prejudice toward the Chinese led to harsh restrictions on immigration. 

D   Since the immigration restrictions had strong public support across the country, the Exclusion Acts remained law until World War II. 

 Which sentence BEST summarizes the role of Congress in enacting the Exclusion Acts? 

A   Due to public opinion, they revised and expanded the scope of the acts until a complete ban was achieved. 

B   Based on the advice of the president, they reached an agreement to limit Chinese immigration. 

C   Since western states were most affected by Chinese labor, Democrats led efforts to restrict immigration. 

D   Because of economic pressure, they revised labor laws to protect American workers and open up new jobs. 

 According to the article, each of the following contributed to anti-Chinese sentiment EXCEPT: 

A   segregated communities 

B   racial identity 

C   nationalist ideas 

D   cultural differences 