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Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(2 points)
Responses

They suffered growing discrimination.
They suffered growing discrimination.

They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.

They were wealthier than other Americans.
They were wealthier than other Americans.

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

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answers:
- They suffered growing discrimination.
- They populated urban spaces.

Explanation: Chinese immigrants faced rising racial hostility and were concentrated in visible communities (Chinatowns and West Coast labor hubs), which made them easy targets for exclusionary laws.