Question

what was the purpose of sunday laws in the southwest? (1 point) ban certain cultural activities that were common in hispanic communities allow police to put hispanic citizens in jail for being homeless force chinese immigrants to pay extra taxes to mine allow white settlers to start anti - chinese groups

Explanation:

Sunday laws in the Southwest often had the intention of enforcing religious - based rest and moral standards. None of the provided options accurately reflect the typical purpose of Sunday laws. However, if we consider historical context, these laws were mainly about regulating behavior on Sundays to conform to Protestant - influenced ideas of the Sabbath. But among the given options, none are correct as they pertain to other discriminatory or unjust practices not related to Sunday laws.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct regarding the purpose of Sunday laws in the Southwest.