Which policy was foundational to the White Australia policy?
Immigration Restriction Act 1901
Aboriginal Protection Act 1901
Pacific Islander Labourers Act 1901
Chinese Immigration Act 1901
Answer
The Immigration Restriction Act of 1901, also known as the White Australia policy, was a pivotal legislation that aimed to restrict non-European immigration to Australia. This policy was foundational to the White Australia policy, which sought to maintain a predominantly European population in the country. It introduced a dictation test in any European language, which effectively limited immigration from non-European countries.
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