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Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1 point)
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They suffered growing discrimination.
They suffered growing discrimination.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts
Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(1 point)
Responses
They suffered growing discrimination.
They suffered growing discrimination.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts
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The correct response is:
**They suffered growing discrimination.**
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States, which was fueled by economic competition and racial prejudice.
**They suffered growing discrimination.**
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States, which was fueled by economic competition and racial prejudice.