Repealing the Chinese Exclusion Act

What was the main purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act passed in 1882?

• To ban Chinese workers from entering the U.S.

• To encourage Chinese immigration to the U.S.

• To allow Chinese people to become U.S. citizens.

• To promote Chinese culture in the U.S.

How did world events in the late 1930s change America's attitude towards China?

• Japan's aggression made the U.S. more sympathetic to China.

• The U.S. became allies with Japan.

• China invaded Japan, changing U.S. perceptions.

• The U.S. declared war on China.

What was the impact of the Magnuson Act passed in 1943?

• It repealed laws limiting Chinese immigration to the U.S.

• It allowed all Asians to immigrate freely to the U.S.

• It pardoned all illegal Chinese immigrants.

• It ended the quota system for Chinese immigrants.

Why did the appearance of racial discrimination become less tolerable for many Americans during World War II?

• The U.S. was fighting against the Nazis, who were known for racial discrimination.

• Racial discrimination was no longer a concern for Americans.

• The U.S. had no racial discrimination issues.

• Americans were unaware of racial discrimination at home.

What role did Chinese American organizations play during the late 1930s and early 1940s?

• They built sympathy for China and raised money to help people in China.

• They discouraged any support for China.

• They supported Japan's actions in China.

• They remained neutral during the war.

What was a limitation of the Magnuson Act despite its repeal of exclusion laws?

• It did not include pardons for illegal immigrants during the exclusion era.

• It allowed unlimited Chinese immigration.

• It ended all forms of racial discrimination.

• It provided equal immigration quotas for all countries.

How did the Citizens Committee to Repeal Chinese Exclusion contribute to the repeal of exclusion laws?

• They mailed pamphlets advocating for the repeal of exclusion laws.

• They supported the continuation of exclusion laws.

• They discouraged public involvement in the repeal process.

• They worked to strengthen exclusion laws.