Which of the following best illustrates the "racial threat" hypothesis?

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The "racial threat" hypothesis suggests that when the dominant racial group feels threatened by the increasing presence or economic power of a minority group, it will take steps to reinforce its own dominance. The passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act after Chinese workers began to displace white workers in certain industries is a classic example of this dynamic, as it was a legislative action aimed at curtailing the presence of a perceived racial or ethnic threat.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates the "Racial Threat" Hypothesis