The best rationale behind the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was because there was a perceived threat of competition from foreign laborers for American jobs.
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
It was the federal law that restricted Chinese immigration into the United States, the Exclusion Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Chester Arthur and provided an absolute 10-year ban on Chinese laborers immigrating to the United States..
The Acts prevented the Chinese from fully integrating into society as they prevented the Chinese from becoming citizens because of their mass influx into the country.
Hence, the best rationale behind the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was because there was a perceived threat of competition from foreign laborers for American jobs.
Therefore, A is correct.
Read more about Chinese Exclusion Act
brainly.com/question/24795942
#SPJ1
