The Chinese Exclusion Act

The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act remained in force for more than 60 years.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act American Experience

Premiered May 29, 2018

The Chinese Exclusion Act

The 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.

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The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act remained in force for more than 60 years.

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