Although Chinese immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century often did the heavy work of construction projects, such as the building of the transcontinental railroad, they faced discrimination and were denied citizenship.

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Chinese immigrants faced discrimination and were denied citizenship through laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Despite their contributions to American infrastructure, they often faced exploitation and mistreatment.

Although Chinese Immigrants to the United States in the Nineteenth