why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese exclusion act?
A. they were treated better by employers than their white counterparts
B. they were wealthier than other americans
C. they suffered growing discrimination
D. they populated urban spaces
C. they suffered growing discrimination
Chinese immigrants were targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act because of growing discrimination and xenophobia towards them in the United States. This discriminatory legislation was passed in 1882, restricting Chinese immigration to the U.S. and prohibiting Chinese laborers from obtaining citizenship. Chinese immigrants were seen as threats to white labor and were scapegoated for economic issues in the country.