In 1882,the United States outlawed Chinese immigration with the Chinese Exclusion Act for fear of Chinese immigrants

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The Chinese Exclusion Act was primarily motivated by concerns that Chinese immigrants were taking jobs away from Americans, particularly in the West where many Chinese immigrants worked in agriculture, mining, and railroad construction. The Exclusion Act was also driven by racism and xenophobia, but economic anxiety was a key factor. While some Chinese immigrants did become involved in criminal activities such as prostitution and opium smuggling, these were not the primary reasons for the passage of the Exclusion Act. Similarly, while Chinese immigrants often lived in segregated, impoverished neighborhoods, this was also not a primary concern for those who supported the Act.

In 1882,the United States Outlawed Chinese Immigration with the Chinese