Which of the Following Was the Primary Purpose of Laws

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the primary purpose of laws against miscegenation passed by western state legislatures?

• A) to prevent white males from marrying Indian women
• B) to prevent intermarriage between white women and Indian men
• C) to prevent intermarriage between white women and men of Asian descent
• D) to prevent white males from marrying Hispanic women

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