The 1875 Page Law,which Intended to Bar Chinese Prostitutes from the United

question 2

Multiple Choice

The 1875 Page Law,which intended to bar Chinese prostitutes from the United States,had what effect?

• A)It virtually eradicated prostitution throughout the country.
• B)It allowed Chinese families to flourish.
• C)It barred virtually all Chinese women from American shores.
• D)It increased rates of marriage between Chinese men and white American women.

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