The Gentlemen's Agreement involved curbing immigration from Japan in exchange for what?

• A. Trade concessions from Japan
• B. Military alliance with Japan
• C. US restrictions on Japanese emigration
• D. Japanese reparation payments

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is a diplomatic bargain to ease tensions over Japanese immigration in the early 20th century. The Gentlemen’s Agreement was an informal understanding in which Japan agreed to curb the emigration of workers to the United States. In return, the United States promised not to impose further harsh restrictions on Japanese immigrants and to treat existing residents more leniently, including allowing families to join those already in the U.S. This reciprocal mix aimed to reduce both antisort movement pressures and discriminatory policies. The choice captures that reciprocated restriction dynamic, making it the best fit among the options. Other options describe unrelated arrangements (trade concessions, a military alliance, or reparation payments) that did not characterize this agreement.