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In History / High School | 2014-10-30

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882:

A. barred U.S. cities from hiring Chinese workers.

B. prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country.

C. stripped Chinese Americans of their U.S. citizenship.

Asked by Jessia602

Answer (2)

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the United States (B). This law signed by President Chester Arthur in 1882 was one of the most significant restrictions on immigration in American history.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the United States, marking the first significant immigration restriction based on nationality. It reflected racial prejudice and economic fears among American workers. This act had lasting repercussions for the Chinese American community and U.S. immigration policy.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-17

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