Chinese Exclusion Act from American Experience On-Demand

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

Examine the origin, history and impact of 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. Access Teacher Guide for the Documentary on PBS LearningMedia

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