why were the chinese immigrants targeted by the chinese exclusion act (an act passed by the u.s. federal government in 1882 that restriced chinese laborers from etnering the country)?

Answer 1

The Chinese immigrants were targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act primarily due to economic reasons and perceived cultural threats. Many Americans believed that Chinese immigrants were taking away jobs from American workers by willing to work for lower wages. Additionally, there was a fear that the Chinese immigrants would undermine American culture and society by refusing to assimilate and by maintaining their own cultural practices. This led to the scapegoating of Chinese immigrants and the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act to restrict their entry into the country.