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New Immigration — Quiz

Question 9 • United States History

Which group faced a stricter interrogation at US immigration stations during the 1800s?

Answer
A
Irish immigrants
B
Russian immigrants
C
Chinese immigrants
D
German immigrants

Explanation

Chinese immigrants faced especially strict interrogation and screening at U.S. immigration stations in the 1800s. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 targeted Chinese laborers, and officials closely questioned Chinese arrivals to determine whether they were allowed to enter. Thus, the correct choice is Chinese immigrants.

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