US History Discussion 2 - James D. Phelan, ‘Why the Chinese Should Be Excluded
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Updated on: 12/05/2024 04:27 AM Due on: 12/05/2024
US History
Discussion
Read “ James D. Phelan, ‘Why the Chinese Should Be Excluded’ (1901)” and using a minimum words (not including quotations) respond to the following questions. Make sure to reference specific passages from the document and/or textbook to support your discussion:
· According to the Mayor of San Francisco, what was the state of affairs in California prior to the exclusion of immigrants from China?
· How does the Mayor justify extending the exclusion of immigrants from China?
· How does the Mayor characterize “the Chinese?”
· Why do you suppose the original Exclusion Act had a ten-year limit?
· Does the language in this document resonate with contemporary attitudes toward immigrants? Why or why not?
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