Chinese Immigration and Exclusion Quiz

In which year did the California Supreme Court rule that Chinese did not have the right to testify against white citizens in People v. Hall(Timeline Question)?

• 1850

• 1852

• 1860

• 1871

What was the impact of the Panic of 1873 on the U.S. economy(DOC. B)?

• Rapid industrial expansion

• A large increase in business activities

• Trade and transportation became unusually dull

• Stable economic growth

According to Frank Pixley's testimony(Doc. C), what was the burden of the accusation against Chinese immigrants?

• They were eager to become citizens

• They assimilated well with the American culture

• They were a demoralizing and dangerous element

• They were highly educated and skilled

What was Wong Ar Chong's(DOC.D) argument for allowing Chinese immigration to the U.S.?

• They were responsible for the economic depression

• They were as good citizens as any other race

• They paid no taxes in the U.S.

• They were unhealthy and unclean

What was the purpose of the Pioneer Laundry Workers Assembly flyer(DOC. A)?

• To promote Chinese immigration

• To encourage trade with China

• To advocate for labor rights

• To support the Chinese Exclusion Act

What was the outcome of the white mob riot against Chinese in San Francisco in 1879(Timeline DOC.)?

• The Chinese were allowed to marry whites

• The Chinese were given voting rights

• The Chinese were granted citizenship rights

• Several Chinese were killed and Chinese-owned property was damaged

What was the purpose of the New York Herald article(DOC. B)?

• To promote trade with China

• To report on the impact of the Panic of 1873

• To advocate for Chinese immigration

• To support the Chinese Exclusion Act

What was the significance of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869?

• It led to a decrease in Chinese immigration

• It increased trade with China

• It had no impact on Chinese immigration

• It facilitated the recruitment of Chinese workers

What was the outcome of the U.S. federal court ruling in In re Ah Yup in 1879(Timeline Question)?

• Chinese immigrants were allowed to marry whites

• Chinese immigrants were given voting rights

• Chinese immigrants were declared ineligible for citizenship

• Chinese immigrants were granted citizenship rights

What was the outcome of the U.S. federal court ruling in In re Ah Yup in 1879(Timeline Question)?

• Chinese immigrants were allowed to marry whites

• Chinese immigrants were given voting rights

• Chinese immigrants were declared ineligible for citizenship

• Chinese immigrants were granted citizenship rights