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 * What is your //general// belief about who or what is most responsible for causing the conflict?**

Because of all the Chinese immigrants coming to the USA, there was a job shortage for everyone else. The Chinese were getting most of the jobs available because they worked just as hard, but could take in less of an income with little complaints.


 * What is the relevant background information (i.e. who, what, when, where)?**

Who: The Chinese and Washington citizens. What: Chinese immigrant's rights were limited down to nearly nothing. Where: Washington state. When: 1882-1942 (extended in 1902.)


 * What were 3 factors that helped cause the conflict (politics, economics, geography, history)?**

Civics, Economics, and Geography.

**Explain why one factor is more important than the others.**

Economics was the most important because back then, as it seemed that money was what made the world go round, and how can you get money without a job? People were losing their jobs like crazy because the Chinese were working for cheaper.

**How could the conflict have been avoided?**

Had there not been so many immigrants (and not just the Chinese), there wouldnt have been a major job loss. It's partially Washington's own fault, if we had'nt put up so many adds, I doubt there would be so many people coming here


 * What sources of information have you used? **

Lambert, Dale A & Clark, Dustin W. __Washington: A State of Contrasts__. East Wenatchee, WA: DMI- Directed Media Inc, 2008

Chesley, Frank. "Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act, aka the Magnuson Act, signed on Dec 17, 1943." __Historylink.org.__ John Wiley & sons inc. 4-24-09. ?. 5-22-09.__Historylink.org.__ John Wiley & sons inc. 4-24-09. ?. 5-22-09.  http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id8993

Crowley, Walter. "Anti-Chinese Activism -- Seattle." historylink.gov. 5-2-09. John & Wiley sons inc. 5-21-09. http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=1057