When America Said “No” to Chinese Immigrants: The 1882 Exclusion Act #history #shorts
In the late 19th century, over 200,000 Chinese immigrants entered the U.S., but soon Congress passed laws to restrict their entry. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Geary Act of 1892 aimed to severely limit Chinese immigration, even forcing Chinese residents to register or face deportation and imprisonment. However, the Chinese community fought […]