Whites accused chinese workers on the west coast of
a. taking “white” jobs.
b. claiming the best land.
c. destroying “oriental” schools.
d. attacking railroad property.

Whites accused Chinese workers on the West Coast for taking “white” jobs. (A)

Further Explanations:

During the era of 1880 and 1920, rapid industrialization and urbanization in the United States resulted, a wave of around 20 million immigrants to the United States. Some immigrants entered in hunt of religious freedom and some in search of economic opportunity. Most of the immigrants of Europe belonged to China and were eagerly willing to do any work. They involved themselves in almost all the employments and were even taking away the opportunities of the Whites.

Ellis Island was recorded as one of the busiest immigration Inspection Centre from 1892 to 1894. An about 12 million immigrants ventured into the United States from “Ellis Island”. Increase in the number of Chinese migrants in the United States created a state of tension that they are taking away the jobs of whites. To avoid further tension the “Chinese Exclusion Act” was passed in 1882, according to which Chinese migrants were restricted settling to the United States.

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Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Immigration in the United States

Keywords: Industrialization and urbanization, United States, economic opportunity, immigrants, China, Whites, Ellis Island, Inspection Centre, Ellis Island, Chinese migrants

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