USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the spring of 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Chester A. Arthur . This act provided an absolute 10-year ban on Chinese laborers immigrating to the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -By the 1880s Chinese immigrants were being viewed not only as an inferior and undesirable population, but also as an actual threat to American culture, American government, and even the Caucasian race.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Between 1870 and 1900, the largest number of immigrants continued to come from northern and western Europe including Great Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia. But “new” immigrants from southern and eastern Europe were becoming one of the most important forces in American life.

Detailed explanation-5: -China is now an ally of the United States. 1943 Congress repeals all Chinese exclusion laws, grants Chinese the right to become naturalized citizens, and allows 105 Chinese to immigrate to the US each year.