Question

Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?

They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.

They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.

They suffered growing discrimination.
They suffered growing discrimination.

They were wealthier than other Americans.

Answer 1

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They were seen as a threat to American labor and economy, as their willingness to work for lower wages made them competition for jobs with American workers. Additionally, there was a perception that Chinese immigrants were unable to assimilate into American society due to cultural and racial differences. This, combined with rising anti-Chinese sentiment, led to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, which restricted Chinese immigration and prevented Chinese immigrants already in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens.