Question

question 9 of 10
what led to passage of the chinese exclusion act?

a. chinese leaders in the united states were accused of crimes.

b. chinese workers took jobs that required skills lacked by factory workers in the united states.

c. chinese workers took jobs for low pay in mining and railroad construction in the united states.

d. chinese leaders broke promises to allow american immigration.

Explanation:

The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed due to anti - Chinese sentiment, largely driven by economic competition. Chinese workers were willing to take jobs in mining and railroad construction for low pay, which led to resentment from American workers who felt their job opportunities and wages were threatened. Option A is incorrect as there were no such accusations against Chinese leaders. Option B is wrong because Chinese workers were often in unskilled or low - skilled jobs, not jobs requiring skills factory workers lacked. Option D is incorrect as the Act was about excluding Chinese immigration, not related to Chinese leaders' promises on American immigration.

Answer:

C. Chinese workers took jobs for low pay in mining and railroad construction in the United States.