2.4 The Scott, Geary, and Immigration Acts

The Scott Act in 1888 stated that any Chinese Americans who had gone to Chine for any reason were no longer permitted to return. This resulted in at least 20,000 Chinese in China finding out that they could no longer return to America. (Congress 2)

The Geary Act of 1892 stated that any Chinese exclusions laws were renewed for the next 10 years. This was passed on the eve of the conclusion of The Chinese Exclusion Act, which meant that the exclusion of Chinese Immigrants would last for another ten years, which was against the initial wishes of President Arthur. The act also required all United States Chinese residents to carry a resident permit. (Lowell)

The Immigration Act of 1921 says that the number of immigrants from a country may not exceed 3% of the number of immigrants already living in that country in 1890. This dropped to 2% in the Immigration Act of 1924. (Congress 3)