Chinese Exclusion Act

Who wrote the letter that appeared in 'The New York Sun' on June 30, 1885?

• Saum Song Bo

• Jean Pfaelzer

• Renqiu Yu

• Chester A. Arthur

What did Saum Song Bo dream of becoming?

• A lawyer

• A doctor

• A journalist

• A teacher

What was the main point of Saum Song Bo's critique?

• The American legal system

• The exclusion of Chinese immigrants

• The Statue of Liberty's design

• The fundraising campaign

When was the Chinese Exclusion Act signed into law?

• June 30, 1885

• May 6, 1882

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1900

Who signed the Chinese Exclusion Act into law?

• George Washington

• Chester A. Arthur

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

How long did the Chinese Exclusion Act remain in force?

• 60 years

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What principle do Chinese Americans identify with according to Renqiu Yu?

• Liberty, equality, and justice for all

• Political stability

• Cultural diversity

• Economic prosperity

What was the general immigration policy in the United States during most of the 19th century?

• Quota-based

• Highly restrictive

• Selective immigration

• Open immigration

What was the primary motivation behind the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act according to Jean Pfaelzer?

• Political stability

• Economic concerns

• White purity

• Labor issues

What did the Chinese Exclusion Act challenge according to John Kuo Wei Tchen?

• Economic policies

• Political stability

• Cultural diversity

• American freedom