Question

The chinese exclusion act of 1882: a. required chinese people to use separate public facilities. b. allowed some chinese immigrants to become u.s. citizens. c. placed quotas on the number of chinese immigrants allowed into the united states. d. barred immigration from china for 10 years.

Answer 1

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 placed quotas on Chinese immigrants and barred Chinese laborers from entering the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 placed quotas on the number of Chinese immigrants allowed into the United States. It specifically barred Chinese laborers from entering the country, but allowed wealthy Chinese citizens to still migrate to the US. The law aimed to appease those who believed that Chinese migrants were causing pressure on the employment market in the West Coast. The act added to an atmosphere of intolerance toward Asian Americans in the United States.

Answer 2

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 barred the migration of Chinese laborers into the United States. It aimed to appease those who believed that Chinese migrants were causing pressure on the employment market in the West Coast. The law specifically targeted people of Chinese descent. Option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a law that barred the migration of Chinese laborers into the United States. It aimed to appease those who believed that Chinese migrants were causing pressure on the employment market in the West Coast. The law specifically targeted people of Chinese descent, adding to an atmosphere of intolerance toward Asian Americans. It did not require Chinese people to use separate public facilities, allow Chinese immigrants to become U.S. citizens, or place quotas on the number of Chinese immigrants.