Question

During which decade did Chinese immigration to America increase at a high rate?

Answer 1

Chinese immigration to America increased at a high rate during the 1850s.

Answer 2

Chinese immigration to America increase at a high rate during during the 1850s.

The movement of Chinese to america en-mass first occurred in the 19th century. During this period, the Chinese usually worked as laborers in construction companies and they always offered their services at very cheap rates. This made people from other nations to abhor them. The Chinese were so unlikable to the extent that the American government made laws that prevented people from China to enter America and these laws were in operation for sixty one years. It was only in the 1940s that these laws were repealed.