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CLEP US History I

Category - Politics

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In order to given native-born Americans an advantage in the Gold Rush, which of the following was implemented?
  1. Bans on Asian immigration
  2. Strict immigration quotas
  3. A $20 fee on foreign miners
  4. A written exam to get into the country
  5. A law requiring immigrants work for American miners for a year
Explanation
Answer: C - A $20 fee was imposed on foreign miners so that the wealth of America did not fall into the hands of foreign nationals. California was too recently acquired to effectively regulate immigration. However, this fee made it more difficult for immigrants to stake their claims.
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