Question

To what extent was the Chinese Exclusion Act a turning point in American foreign policy? Explain the rationales behind this action.

Answer 1

Was one of the first acts in American History that began to limit immigration, showed how Americans were beginning to shift away from the "mixing pot" mentality and moved towards isolationist attitudes and a feeling of superiority over the less wealthy nations of the world. This attitude has continued today and immigration is still a big issue.