Questions: Which of the following best describes attitudes toward Asian immigrants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? White people feared Asian immigrants because Japanese and Chinese Americans were often disloyal to the U.S. government. Asian immigrants were welcomed to the United States and swiftly became financially successful. Asian immigrants got along well with White people but not with Mexican Americans or African Americans. Asian immigrants were disliked by White people who feared competition for jobs, and several acts of Congress sought to restrict immigration and naturalization of Asian people.

The answer is the last one: Asian immigrants were disliked by White people who feared competition for jobs, and several acts of Congress sought to restrict immigration and naturalization of Asian people.

Explanation for each option:

1. White people feared Asian immigrants because Japanese and Chinese Americans were often disloyal to the U.S. government.
   This statement is incorrect. While there were fears and suspicions about Asian immigrants, particularly during times of war (e.g., Japanese internment during World War II), the general attitude in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was more about economic competition rather than disloyalty.

2. Asian immigrants were welcomed to the United States and swiftly became financially successful.
   This statement is incorrect. Asian immigrants often faced significant discrimination and were not generally welcomed. Many faced legal and social barriers that hindered their financial success.

3. Asian immigrants got along well with White people but not with Mexican Americans or African Americans.
   This statement is misleading. While there were complex social dynamics between different ethnic groups, the primary issue for Asian immigrants during this period was the discrimination and hostility they faced from White Americans, not necessarily from other minority groups.

4. Asian immigrants were disliked by White people who feared competition for jobs, and several acts of Congress sought to restrict immigration and naturalization of Asian people.
   This statement is correct. There was significant anti-Asian sentiment during this period, largely driven by fears of job competition. This led to legislative actions such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Immigration Act of 1924, which severely restricted Asian immigration and naturalization.