Question

1. in the late 1800s why did congress pass restrictions on immigration from china? to stop illegal immigration from latin america to provide highly skilled workers for industry to limit the power of urban political machines to eliminate the competition for jobs in california

Explanation:

In the late 1800s, anti - Chinese sentiment grew in California due to job competition. Congress passed Chinese exclusion laws mainly to address the perceived threat to jobs in California. The other options are not the main reasons for restricting Chinese immigration.

Answer:

To eliminate the competition for jobs in California