Question

question 2 of 10
why did congress pass the chinese exclusion act?
a. to limit trade with china
b. in response to the boxer rebellion
c. to protect american workers
d. to reduce the power of the qing dynasty

Explanation:

The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882. It was mainly to protect American workers from perceived job - competition by Chinese immigrants. The Boxer Rebellion occurred later in 1900. It was not about limiting trade with China or reducing the power of the Qing Dynasty.

Answer:

C. To protect American workers