Which of the following was the primary purpose of laws against miscegenation passed by western state legislatures?
A) to prevent white males from marrying Indian women
B) to prevent intermarriage between white women and Indian men
C) to prevent intermarriage between white women and men of Asian descent
D) to prevent white males from marrying Hispanic women

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The primary purpose of miscegenation laws in western states was to prevent intermarriage between white women and men of Asian descent, reflecting racial prejudices and fears of racial mixing at the time.

Which of the Following Was the Primary Purpose of Laws