Why did the Catholic Church feel the need for reforms, and what did church leaders do?

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

After nine states had ratified the constitution by mid-1788, other states quickly followed. all thirteen states had to obey it. it became law in the united states. none of the states had to obey it.

Which two sentences in this passage talk about china’s efforts to curb environmental degradation?