What practice became popular following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire that increased the number of Chinese people in the United States?

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Following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, many Chinese people were displaced and sought to reunite with their families in the United States. However, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 restricted Chinese immigration. As a result, paper sons became a popular practice, where Chinese individuals would purchase fraudulent documentation to claim they were related to Chinese already living in the United States and gain entry into the country.

What Practice Became Popular Following the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake