The Journey of Chinese Immigration to the U.S.

What primarily motivated the first group of Chinese immigrants to move to the U.S. in the 1850s?

• Political instability and economic opportunities

• Family reunification

• Educational opportunities

• Cultural exploration

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• A law that encouraged Chinese laborers to work in the U.S.

• The first U.S. law to restrict immigration based on race

• A trade agreement between China and the U.S.

• A law that provided Chinese immigrants with citizenship

What was a major reason for Chinese immigration during the 1850s?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Gold Rush and job opportunities

• The invention of the internet

• The establishment of the United Nations

How did World War II affect Chinese immigration laws in the U.S.?

• It decreased Chinese immigration

• It resulted in the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act

• It had no significant impact

• It led to stricter immigration laws

What was the War Brides Act?

• A law that allowed Chinese soldiers to marry American women

• A law that permitted spouses and children of U.S. servicemen to join them in the U.S.

• A policy that banned Chinese women from entering the U.S.

• A program that facilitated arranged marriages

What significant law was passed in 1945 affecting Chinese immigrants?

• The EB-5 Visa Program

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Immigration Act of 1965

• The War Brides Act

What led to the third wave of Chinese immigration to the U.S.?

• The discovery of gold in California

• The establishment of the EB-5 visa program

• Mao's policies causing famine and persecution

• The invention of the Transcontinental Railroad

What was the Immigration Act of 1965's impact on Chinese immigration?

• It officially ended the 105 quota

• It had no impact

• It reduced the number of Chinese immigrants

• It introduced the Chinese Exclusion Act

What was the Great Leap Forward?

• A U.S. program to aid Chinese immigrants

• A military strategy during World War II

• A Chinese law to encourage emigration

• A policy to modernize China's economy

What change occurred in the Chinese immigrant population from 1950 to 1960?

• It remained the same

• It increased by 50%

• It decreased significantly

• It doubled