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Completed 5.04A Immigrant Experiences

The document explains three significant laws affecting immigration in the United States: the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese laborers; the Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907, an informal pact limiting Japanese immigration; and the Immigration Act of 1924, which imposed strict quotas favoring Northern and Western Europeans while nearly excluding Asians. Each law reflects the prevailing racial and ethnic sentiments of their times. The document also confirms the accuracy of these explanations with credible sources.

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Completed 5.04A Immigrant Experiences

The document explains three significant laws affecting immigration in the United States: the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese laborers; the Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907, an informal pact limiting Japanese immigration; and the Immigration Act of 1924, which imposed strict quotas favoring Northern and Western Europeans while nearly excluding Asians. Each law reflects the prevailing racial and ethnic sentiments of their times. The document also confirms the accuracy of these explanations with credible sources.

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5.

04A Immigrant Experiences


1. In 3-5 sentences, explain the Chinese Exclusion Act.​
The Chinese Exclusion Act was a federal law passed in 1882 that prohibited the immigration
of Chinese laborers to the United States. It was the first significant law that restricted
immigration based on nationality. The law reflected growing anti-Chinese sentiment and
racism, particularly on the West Coast. It was renewed multiple times and wasn’t fully
repealed until 1943.

2. In 3-5 sentences, explain the Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907.​


The Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907 was an informal agreement between the United States
and Japan. Japan agreed to limit the number of passports issued to Japanese laborers
coming to the U.S. In return, the U.S. promised to reduce discrimination against Japanese
people already living in America. This agreement was not a formal law but had a significant
impact on Japanese immigration.

3. In 3-5 sentences, explain the Immigration Act of 1924.​


The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, severely limited
immigration from countries outside Western Europe. It established national origin quotas that
favored Northern and Western Europeans while nearly banning immigration from Asia. This
law reflected a growing desire to maintain the racial and ethnic makeup of the U.S. and
significantly reduced the number of immigrants allowed into the country.

Chinese Exclusion Act:​


The AI explanation was mostly accurate. It correctly stated the purpose of the law and its
impact. I confirmed this information using the U.S. National Archives.​
Source: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/chinese-exclusion-act

Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907:​


The AI explanation was accurate. It was an informal agreement that reduced Japanese
immigration and addressed discrimination.​
Source:
https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/japanese/gentlemans-agreement/

Immigration Act of 1924:​


The AI response was correct in its explanation of quotas and restriction on Asian
immigration. I verified this using History.com.​
Source: https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/immigration-act-of-1924

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