Which of the following best explains why the us government placed restrictions on asian immigration through angel island? many americans did not believe in assimilation. many americans did not approve of the gentlemen’s agreement. many americans held nativist or racist views. many americans feared a loss of educational opportunities.

The correct answer is Many Americans held nativist or racist views

They believed that by having numerous immigrants, that those born in the US would lose a lot. For example, the Asian immigrants would take their jobs or would change their Christian values or similar things which were racist and ways of keeping the status quo of white people being on top. This is why they opposed immigration.

The option that best explains why the US government placed restrictions on Asian immigration through Angel Island is that "Many Americans held nativist or racist views," since many immigrants from other areas in the world did not face such discrimination.