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Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 U.S. Gov’t passed the only immigration law ever that targeted one specific nationality Why the Chinese? Race Culture Competition Nativism protecting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants
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Chinese Exclusion Act (12 pts. 2 pts for each ?
With a partner look up the following information: How long did it suspend immigration of Chinese laborers? Were Chinese allowed to be naturalized during this time? What did non-laborer Chinese immigrants have to do before entering the U.S.? Briefly describe the Geary Act. What is the current legal immigrant cap? Briefly review & discuss what each political party has recently said about immigration.
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