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In the 1880s, Congress proposed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which
limited Chinese immigration to five thousand a year.
was strongly opposed by nativist groups.
was debated in the House but did not pass.
stopped Chinese immigration for a period.
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"Stopped Chinese immigration for a period."
The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) barred Chinese laborers from immigrating for 10 years (and was later extended and effectively made permanent until 1943). It was supported by nativist groups, not opposed, and did not set a 5,000-per-year quota.
The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) barred Chinese laborers from immigrating for 10 years (and was later extended and effectively made permanent until 1943). It was supported by nativist groups, not opposed, and did not set a 5,000-per-year quota.
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