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19th-century racism
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How Racism and Economics Shaped Why Was the Chinese Exclusion Act Passed
The Gold Rush of 1848–1855 had lured thousands of Chinese laborers to California, where they filled critical roles in mining, railroads, and agriculture. By...
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The Forgotten Law: When Was the Chinese Exclusion Act Passed and Why It Still Haunts America
The law’s immediate impact was devastating. Chinese laborers—who had been instrumental in building railroads like the First Transcontinental Railway—were...