Mock Exam 10 Β· Question 8 of 20
Question 8: What is the "head tax"?
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Q8
Mock Exam 10
What is the "head tax"?
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Correct answer: A. A race-based entry fee charged to Chinese immigrants entering Canada
Between 1885 and 1923, Canada imposed a head tax on Chinese immigrants as a way to discourage Chinese immigration; it is widely regarded today as a discriminatory policy.
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