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Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 23 • (CR27) US History-2100310-S1-Meadows

How did US labor unions treat Chinese immigrants in the 1800s?

Answer
A
Labor unions discriminated against Chinese immigrants and did not allow them to join.
B
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants find jobs in factories and mills.
C
Labor unions asked employers to pay Chinese immigrants lesser wages than union members.
D
Labor unions helped Chinese immigrants form their own unions.

Explanation

In the 1800s, many U.S. labor unions opposed Chinese immigration and excluded Chinese workers from membership. They often viewed Chinese laborers as competition for jobs and wages, rather than helping them organize or find work. Therefore, the correct choice is A: labor unions discriminated against Chinese immigrants and did not allow them to join.

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