Question

1924 immigration act
before the 1924 immigration act, u.s. immigration restrictions were already tightening,
particularly during world war i.

• 1917 immigration restrictions: the 1917 immigration act required immigrants over age

16 to pass a literacy test in any language, raised the entry tax for immigrants, and
established the \asiatic barred zone\ excluding immigrants from asian countries, except
for japan and the philippines. however, the gentlemen’s agreement with japan in 1907
and the chinese exclusion act of 1882 already limited asian immigration.

• expanding restrictions: the 1924 immigration act expanded the asiatic barred zone to

ban nearly all asian immigrants, including japanese citizens.

• strained relations: the exclusion of japanese immigrants under the 1924 act strained

u.s. relations with japan because it broke the gentlemen’s agreement, which allowed
immigration for specific job and education opportunities. this contributed to the growing
diplomatic strain between the u.s and japan leading up to world war ii.

• persistent policies: the act marked the beginning of a long period of restrictive

immigration, lasting until changes in immigration policy in 1965.
how did the 1924 immigration act affect u.s.-japan
relations?
it strained relations by barring japanese immigration.
it improved relations by increasing japanese immigration.
it led to an alliance between the two countries.

Explanation:

The text states that the exclusion of Japanese immigrants under the 1924 Act broke the Gentlemen's Agreement and strained U.S. - Japan relations.

Answer:

It strained relations by barring Japanese immigration.