Question

which of the following was a provision of the chinese exclusion act that affected chinese immigrants who were already in the united states? the act forced chinese immigrants to return to china. the act prohibited chinese immigrants from becoming american citizens. the act prohibited chinese immigrants from entering the united states. the act prohibited chinese immigrants from forming chinatowns.

Explanation:

The Chinese - Exclusion Act of 1882 prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming American citizens. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States based on nationality. It did not force Chinese immigrants to return to China, nor did it prohibit formation of Chinatowns. And its main focus was on barring Chinese from citizenship and limiting immigration, not on entry prevention in all cases (as there were some exceptions).

Answer:

The act prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming American citizens.