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What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
- A law that prevented Chinese immigrants from entering the US for 10 years unless entering for temporary stays related to business or education (correct)
- A law that required Chinese immigrants to work on the transcontinental railroad
- A law that granted Chinese immigrants full rights and protections under the US Constitution
- A law that allowed Chinese immigrants to become naturalized citizens of the US
What was the main industry that Chinese immigrants found work in during the 1860s?
What was the main industry that Chinese immigrants found work in during the 1860s?
- Construction of railroads (correct)
- Mining for gold
- Farming
- Manufacturing textiles
What is xenophobia?
What is xenophobia?
- A love for foreign cultures
- A neutral attitude towards foreigners
- A fear or hatred of foreigners (correct)
- A desire to learn about other cultures
What was the cause of the Gold Rush in California?
What was the cause of the Gold Rush in California?
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What was the nickname given to the people who rushed to California in search of gold?
What was the nickname given to the people who rushed to California in search of gold?
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What was the treatment of Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush?
What was the treatment of Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush?
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