Why Was Legislation Passed in 1875 to Discourage the Immigration

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why was legislation passed in 1875 to discourage the immigration of Chinese women?

• A) Americans suspected them of being brought to the United States as "picture brides" for white laborers.
• B) Americans felt that they were taking too many jobs away from American working women.
• C) Americans assumed that most Chinese women were being brought over to be prostitutes.
• D) Americans resented the ability of Chinese women to help their husbands create successful farms.

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