What was the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act on Chinese-Americans?(1 point)

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It increased opportunities for Chinese immigrants in the United States
It increased opportunities for Chinese immigrants in the United States

It created a system of legal discrimination, limited their rights, and fueled racism against Asian Americans.
It created a system of legal discrimination, limited their rights, and fueled racism against Asian Americans.

It resulted in the establishment of Chinese-American advocacy groups
It resulted in the establishment of Chinese-American advocacy groups

It led to their widespread assimilation into American society

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It created a system of legal discrimination, limited their rights, and fueled racism against Asian Americans.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 effectively barred Chinese laborers from entering the United States and established a precedent for further restrictive immigration policies, contributing to a systemic environment of discrimination and racism against Chinese and other Asian Americans.