14 Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows
In the opinion of the Government of the United States the
coming of Chinese laborers to this country endangers theop
good order of certain localities... Therefore, Be it enacted...
That... the be... suspended...
Chinese Exclusion Act, 1882
Which factor prompted the passage of this legislation?
A Denial of labor union membership for unskilled workers
B Increased nativism and anti-immigrant attitudes
C Wage increases for workers in manufacturing positions
D Increased U.S. involvement in foreign wars and conflicts