Question

what was the main purpose of the gentlemens agreement between the united states and japan?
to restrict japanese laborers from immigrating to the u.s.
to encourage japanese settlement in california
to allow unlimited japanese immigration
to grant citizenship to japanese immigrants

Explanation:

The Gentlemen's Agreement between the U.S. and Japan in 1907 - 1908 aimed to reduce anti - Japanese sentiment in California by restricting Japanese laborers from immigrating to the U.S. Japan agreed to limit emigration of unskilled workers to the U.S. in exchange for the U.S. not imposing formal immigration restrictions.

Answer:

To restrict Japanese laborers from immigrating to the U.S.