C. they suffered growing racism and discrimination
The Chinese immigrants were targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act due to increasing anti-Chinese sentiment and discrimination in the United States. They were seen as competition for jobs and were blamed for driving down wages. Additionally, there was a perception that Chinese immigrants were unable to assimilate into American society. These factors led to the passing of the act in 1882, which restricted Chinese laborers from entering the country.
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)?
A. they populated urban spaces
B. they were wealthier than other americans
C. they suffered growing racism and discimination
D. they were treated better by employers than their white counterparts
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