Question

(HC) The quotation is from an inaugural address for a U.S. president: "The divide of race has been America's constant curse. Each new wave of immigrants gives new targets to old prejudices." Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/inaug/mon/speech.htm How does the quote relate to American society's reaction to the immigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s? (3 points) Northern European immigrants were welcomed in large numbers and a quota system was created in their favor. Asian immigrants were viewed as too culturally different from Americans and laws were passed to restrict their numbers. Southern European immigrants were welcomed in large numbers and a quota system was created in their favor. Canadian immigrants were viewed as too culturally different from Americans and laws were passed to restrict their numbers.

Answer 1

Asian immigrants were viewed as too culturally different from Americans and laws were passed to restrict their numbers.

The quote relates to American society's reaction to the immigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s because Asian immigrants were viewed as too culturally different from Americans and laws were passed to restrict their numbers. An example of this is the numerous acts passed in order to restrict the numbers of Chinese immigrants in the United States.