The chinese exclusion act of 1882 was primarily a response to a. increased u. s. presence in china b. competition for jobs on the west coast c. rapid population growth in the northeast d. china's actions during the boxer rebellion

Which statement is not true about the missouri compromise? 1.) slave owners could pursue escaped slaves into “free” regions. 2.) maine entered the union as a free state. 3.) slavery was allowed throughout the louisiana territory. 4.) missouri entered the union as a slave state.