Whites accused chinese workers on the west coast of
a. taking white jobs.
b. claiming the best land.
c. destroying oriental schools.
d. attacking railroad property.

Whites accused Chinese workers on the West Coast for taking “white” jobs. (A)

Further Explanations:

19th Century of the United States covers the Progressive era, Glided age and the Reconstruction era. It also includes the industrial uprising and the rush of immigration to the nation. This was the period of soaring prosperity and economic growth that helped the US to become dominant in industrial, economic and agricultural power in the world with a strong national government. The onset of Chinese immigrants began in the 1820s attracted by the United Nations' quick fortune. They got employed in the first transcontinental railroad's construction, while some of them even traveled to the west and started cultivating cotton crops.  

Increase in the number of Chinese migrants in the United States created a state of tension that they are taking away the jobs of whites. To avoid further tension the “Chinese Exclusion Act” was passed in 1882, according to which Chinese migrants were restricted settling to the United States.

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Answer Details  

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Immigration in the United States

Keywords: United States, Christopher Columbus, European civilization, Progressive era, Glided age, Reconstruction era, industrial, economic and agricultural

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