Question

Which of the following best characterizes U.S. immigration policies before the 1870s?

a. Immigration was discouraged to preserve the jobs of low-income Americans.
b. European immigration was encouraged but Asian immigration was barred.
c.Only immigrants from northern Europe were permitted to enter the country.
d.Laws were relatively lax, and people could cross land borders without documentation.

Answer 1

a. Immigration was discouraged to preserve the jobs of low-income Americans.

Because of the fact that african american and asian and really all immigrants that werent of white descent were deported. This was called the naturalization act of 1870