1. Who are the authors of this document? Who is the intended audience?



2. Who was Samuel Gompers?




3. What year was this document published? Why do you think it was given to the Senate?




4. Read the language of the titles and subtitles closely, paying special attention to the title “Meat vs.
Rice.” What do you think these words are meant to convey to readers?




5. How might this document help to answer the question, The Chinese Exclusion Acts: What lessons can be learned?