Why were Chinese immigrants targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act?(2 points)
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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.
They were wealthier than other Americans.
They populated urban spaces.
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They suffered growing discrimination.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was largely a response to the rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States, fueled by racial prejudice, economic competition, and social tensions, leading to the targeting of Chinese immigrants.
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