Question

Which conclusions about Japanese immigration can be drawn from the graph and your knowledge of U.S. immigration policy? (2 points)
It rose after 1906 because of the Chinese Exclusion Act.


It was unaffected by attempts to limit Asian immigration.


It declined after Angel Island was ordered closed in 1907.


It declined after 1907 due to the Gentlemen's Agreement.

Answer 1

It declined after 1907 due to the Gentlemen's Agreement.

Japanese immigration to the US dropped off sharply by 1910. The Japanese government agreed to stop immigration meant for the US in the US agreed to prevent discrimination against Japanese in the US. 

Japanese were being segregated in schools and violence was occurring against them. The Gentlemen's Agreement provided safety for those already in the US but also stopped the flow of Japanese laborers into the US directly or through other countries with the end of the US as the goal.