Questions: 19. Which of the following attracted many immigrants to the United States between 1840 and 1900? A. the military draft C. booming U.S. industrial growth B. the popular Nativist Movement D. labor unions 20. How did the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act affect Chinese immigrants? A. The act forced all people of Chinese descent to leave the U.S. B. The act banned any new Chinese laborers from entering the U.S. C. The act forced all Asians who were not of Chinese descent to leave the United States. D. The act excluded Chinese immigrants from certain privileges and duties of citizenship. 21. What was the main objective of nativists around 1900? A. to get rid of laws that restricted immigration C. to build tenements for immigrants B. to help immigrants adjust to American culture D. to restrict immigration to the United States 22. Big city political machines were usually corrupt. Even so, immigrant voters continued to support these organizations with their votes. Why were immigrants willing to do this? A. Political machines often threatened immigrants with violence. B. Political machines had the power to deport immigrants. C. Political machines had helped immigrants find jobs and places to live. D. Political machines offered immigrants a forty-hour work week.

The answer is C. booming U.S. industrial growth

This option is incorrect because the military draft would not attract immigrants; rather, it might deter them due to the risk of being conscripted into military service.

This option is incorrect because the Nativist Movement was characterized by opposition to immigration, particularly from certain ethnic groups, and would not attract immigrants.

This option is correct because the period between 1840 and 1900 saw significant industrial growth in the United States, creating numerous job opportunities. This economic expansion attracted many immigrants seeking better employment prospects and living conditions.

This option is incorrect because, while labor unions did play a role in advocating for workers' rights, they were not the primary factor attracting immigrants to the United States during this period.

The answer is B. The act banned any new Chinese laborers from entering the U.S.

This option is incorrect because the Chinese Exclusion Act did not mandate the expulsion of all Chinese people already residing in the United States.

This option is correct because the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 specifically prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States, significantly reducing the number of Chinese immigrants.

This option is incorrect because the act targeted only Chinese laborers and did not apply to other Asian groups.

This option is partially correct but does not fully capture the primary impact of the act, which was to ban new Chinese laborers from entering the country.

The answer is D. to restrict immigration to the United States

This option is incorrect because nativists were generally in favor of laws that restricted immigration, not against them.

This option is incorrect because nativists were typically opposed to immigration and were not focused on helping immigrants assimilate.

This option is incorrect because nativists were not involved in building housing for immigrants; their focus was on limiting immigration.

This option is correct because the main objective of nativists around 1900 was to limit the number of immigrants entering the United States, particularly those from certain ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The answer is C. Political machines had helped immigrants find jobs and places to live.

This option is incorrect because, while political machines could be coercive, their support from immigrants was more often due to the assistance they provided rather than threats of violence.

This option is incorrect because political machines did not have the authority to deport immigrants.

This option is correct because political machines often provided essential services to immigrants, such as employment opportunities and housing, in exchange for their political support.

This option is incorrect because the concept of a standardized forty-hour work week was not a common practice during this period, and political machines did not typically offer such benefits.