Question

5.) why was china immigration restricted in 1882?
6.) what did the magnuson act of 1943 do for chinese americans?

Explanation:

Question 5

In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act restricted Chinese immigration. Economic competition (e.g., in labor markets, like railroad construction and mining) led to nativist and anti - Chinese sentiment. Racist attitudes, fear of cultural difference, and political pressure from labor groups and politicians who blamed Chinese workers for low wages and job scarcity also drove this restriction.

The Magnuson Act of 1943 (also known as the Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act) repealed the Chinese Exclusion Act. It allowed Chinese immigrants to become naturalized U.S. citizens and permitted a small quota of Chinese immigrants (105 per year) to enter the U.S., marking a shift in U.S. immigration policy toward Chinese Americans and recognizing their contributions, especially during World War II as China was an ally.

Answer:

Chinese immigration was restricted in 1882 (via the Chinese Exclusion Act) mainly due to economic competition (Chinese laborers were seen as competing for jobs, especially after the Gold Rush and railroad construction), nativist/racist attitudes (fear of cultural difference, stereotyping), and political pressure from labor groups and politicians who blamed Chinese workers for wage depression and job scarcity.

Question 6