How was the Gentlemen's Agreement able to protect American workers during the early 1900s?

A: implemented a quota for immigrant employing every industry

B: prevented Japanese citizens from emigrating to work in the United States

C: reserved specific low-wage jobs for Chinese and Japanese workers

D: guaranteed Americans work in European and Asian countries

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Keegan Hansen

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10 July, 00:14

How was the Gentlemen's Agreement able to protect American workers during the early 1900s?

A: implemented a quota for immigrant employing every industry

B: prevented Japanese citizens from emigrating to work in the United States

C: reserved specific low-wage jobs for Chinese and Japanese workers

D: guaranteed Americans work in European and Asian countries

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Matthew Bartlett · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

The Gentlemen's Agreement was established between the U. S. and Japan stating that the U. S. would not pass discrimination laws against Japanese immigrants as long as Japan prevented their citizens from emigrating. The agreement protected American workers by preventing Japanese citizens from emigrating to work in the U. S.