Which of the following situations led to the implementation of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
A)the ability of Chinese laborers to demand and work for higher wages than other laborers
B)the increasing supremacy of Chinese immigrants in the United States
C)the increasing fear that Chinese would deprive whites of jobs in mining and railroading
D)the strained relationship between the Chinese and American governments due to trade issues

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was implemented due to the increasing fear that Chinese immigrants would deprive white Americans of jobs in mining and railroading. This fear was fueled by a combination of economic competition and racism towards the Chinese. The Act effectively banned Chinese immigration to the United States for ten years and set restrictions on those who were already in the country.

Which of the Following Situations Led to the Implementation of the Chinese