Question

Identify the statements that describe Chinese immigration and immigrants to the United States.

Answer 1

Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century primarily for economic opportunities, but faced discrimination and restrictions through laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chinese immigration to the United States in the 19th century was primarily driven by economic opportunities, such as the Gold Rush and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Chinese immigrants worked in various industries, including mining, agriculture, and railroad construction. However, their presence and willingness to work for lower wages sparked fear and resentment among white workers, leading to the passage of laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which restricted Chinese immigration and naturalization. Discrimination and segregation were common experiences for Chinese immigrants, who faced challenges but also contributed to the growth and development of the United States.

Answer 2

See explanation below.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the nineteenth century "Mexican American, Chinese, and white populations of the United States collided as white people moved farther west in search of land and riches".

The first time with presence of Chinese immigrants to the United States began in 1820 with approximately 650 Chinese immigrants lived in the United States by the end of 1849. "By 1852, over 25,000 Chinese immigrants had arrived in the United States, and by 1880, over 300,000 Chinese people were living in the United States, most in California".

There are some actions taking by the USA in order to regulate the Chinese emigrants, we are going to list some of them:

a)"Prohibited by law in 1790 obtaining US citizenship through naturalization" this one was one of the first actions against the Chinese emigrants.

b) The Congress exclude the gender female from China

c) The new California constitution of 1879 "denied naturalized Chinese citizens the right to vote or hold state employment"

d) Usa apply some exclusion principles in order to not allow the inmigrants from China (Chinese Exclusion Act)

e) Usually the Chinese immigrants in USA were asked to use identifications in order to differentiate them.