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The Chinese Immigrant Experience in the U.S.

Authored by Angela Hosier

History

7th - 10th Grade

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The Chinese Immigrant Experience in the U.S.
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main reasons Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the 1850s?

To escape political unrest and find work in mining and railroads

To establish new educational institutions

Exploration and adventure

For religious freedom

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the violent backlash against Chinese immigrants in the 1870s?

Cultural differences

Competition for jobs during high unemployment

Legal disputes over land

Their involvement in politics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Chinese Central Pacific railroad workers' strike of 1867 end?

The workers received higher wages

The workers formed their own railroad company

The strike led to the repeal of discriminatory laws

The company cut off their food supplies until they returned to work

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

To encourage Chinese immigrants to return to China

To stop Chinese laborers from immigrating to the U.S.

To reduce competition in the job market

To limit Chinese influence in American culture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Chinese Exclusion Act finally repealed?

1965

1943

1982

1920

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Mounting resentment led ________ to limit immigration through the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Immigration Restriction Act of 1921. 

Executive 
Supreme Court
President
Congress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the late 1800's, which was NOT a reason Congress passed restrictions on Chinese immigrants?

Chinese immigrants took jobs
Nativist & racial hate
Chinese immigrants were moving east
Chinese workers took lower pay

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