Question

this was the first immigration law to ban entry into the united states based on race.

a. chinese exclusion act of 1882
b. irish exile act of 1862
c. japanese immigration act of 1880
d. german exclusion act of 1873

nativism became so widespread among american citizens by the early 20th century that the government was forced to do which of the following?

a. outlaw monopolies and trusts so that americans could have a fair chance to succeed.
b. regulate the food and drug industry in response to the progressive christians.
c. put quotas and exclusionary restrictions on immigration into the country from certain countries.
d. giving people the power to elect their own senators and finally allowing women to vote.

Explanation:

Analyze the first question

The first question asks for the first immigration law to ban entry into the United States based on race. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant federal law to restrict immigration explicitly based on race and nationality, targeting Chinese laborers. The other options listed (Irish Exile Act, Japanese Immigration Act, German Exclusion Act) are historically inaccurate or did not exist in those forms.

Analyze the second question

The second question asks about the government's response to widespread nativism by the early 20th century. Nativism is the political policy of promoting the interests of native-born inhabitants against those of immigrants. In response to nativist pressures, the US government enacted restrictive immigration policies, culminating in emergency quota acts in the 1920s that set strict limits and exclusionary restrictions on immigration from specific regions.

Answer:

Question 1

• A. Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 (Correct answer)
• B. Irish Exile Act of 1862
• C. Japanese Immigration Act of 1880
• D. German Exclusion Act of 1873

Question 2

• A. Outlaw monopolies and trusts so that Americans could have a fair chance to succeed.
• B. Regulate the food and drug industry in response to the Progressive Christians.
• C. Put quotas and exclusionary restrictions on immigration into the country from certain countries. (Correct answer)
• D. Giving people the power to elect their own Senators and finally allowing women to vote.