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The Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience

The Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience

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Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. It remained in force for more than 60 years.

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