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New Immigration

Question 9 • RS AZ-US History A

Which of the following groups was most likely to face interrogation at immigration stations during the 1800s?

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

Explanation

Chinese immigrants were especially likely to face interrogation and scrutiny at immigration stations in the 1800s. U.S. laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 targeted Chinese immigration, and officials questioned Chinese arrivals to determine whether they were legally allowed to enter. Therefore, Chinese immigrants is the correct choice.

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