Question

which of the following best compares how the chinese exclusion act and the immigration act of 1924 shaped u.s. immigration policy? both encouraged immigration from asia to fill labor shortages. both laws allowed immigrants from any country to obtain u.s. citizenship freely. both laws targeted specific groups through either exclusion or quotas to limit immigration. both laws were repealed immediately due to public backlash against anti - immigrant policies. what does ng shees 1931 immigration visa application reveal about u.s. immigration policy at the time? it shows that immigration from china was widely welcomed and unrestricted. it reflects how immigration was tightly controlled by paperwork, quotas, and detailed government processes. it shows that most immigrants from china could easily become u.s. citizens. it proves that the 1924 immigration act eliminated all restrictions for families of immigrants.

Explanation:

First Question

• The Chinese Exclusion Act excluded Chinese immigrants, and the Immigration Act of 1924 established quotas, especially limiting immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and maintaining restrictions on Asian immigration. Option A is wrong as they didn't encourage Asian immigration. Option B is wrong as they restricted citizenship access. Option D is wrong as these acts were not repealed immediately due to public backlash; they were part of restrictive immigration policies. Option C is correct as both targeted specific groups (Chinese for exclusion, and other groups via quotas) to limit immigration.

• During the time of Ng Shee's 1931 visa application, U.S. immigration policy was highly restrictive, especially for Asian immigrants. Option A is wrong as Chinese immigration was restricted, not welcomed. Option C is wrong as Chinese immigrants faced barriers to citizenship. Option D is wrong as the 1924 Act increased restrictions, not eliminated them. Option B is correct as the visa application process involved paperwork, quotas, and detailed government procedures to control immigration.

Answer:

C. Both laws targeted specific groups through either exclusion or quotas to limit immigration.

Second Question