Question

Why did the US Congress pass an exclusion act in 1882 barring Chinese immigrants?

Answer 1

One of the main reasons why the US Congress passed an exclusion act in 1882 barring Chinese immigrants was that Americans were upset that the Chinese were competing for their jobs, especially in relation to the gold rush. 

Answer 2

Answer:

A. ) because Chinese immigrants would work for low wages, which labor leaders felt took jobs away from US citizens