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Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(2 points)
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They populated urban spaces.
They populated urban spaces.
They suffered growing discrimination.
They suffered growing discrimination.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.
They were treated better by employers than their White counterparts.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
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They suffered growing discrimination.
Explanation: The Act was driven by racial prejudice and nativism plus fears that Chinese laborers were economic competitors who depressed wages — not because they were wealthier or treated better by employers.
Explanation: The Act was driven by racial prejudice and nativism plus fears that Chinese laborers were economic competitors who depressed wages — not because they were wealthier or treated better by employers.
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