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Exclusion and Belonging: Immigration Policies and Acts

Question 3 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Which statement describes US immigration policies in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Answer
A
They were open and supported the arrival of war refugees.
B
They were similar to the kinds of policies that are now in place.
C
They were restrictive and limited immigration from certain areas.
D
They helped to protect undocumented and unauthorized immigrants.

Explanation

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the United States passed laws that restricted immigration from particular countries and regions. For example, the Chinese Exclusion Act barred most Chinese laborers, and later laws used quotas to limit immigration from certain parts of the world. This means the policies were restrictive and limited immigration from certain areas.

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