American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)

In the 19th century, both African-Americans and Chinese immigrants faced discrimination in the U.S. The era saw a surge in economic activity, creating jobs but also fostering resentment towards immigrants, particularly the Chinese, who were seen as threats due to their willingness to work for lower wages. This period was marked by a strong tradition of racism, culminating in the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which restricted Chinese immigration and denied citizenship. The concept of a melting pot in American society was not prevalent at that time.

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