jan 1, 1882 - The Chinese Exclusion Act, 1882
Description:
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was an Act that banned immigration from China and banned Chinese immigrants from applying for citizenship. This law was made because of the rising anti-Chinese feelings in America and was the only time an immigration law targeted a specific group. It lasted until 1943.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1882
Now
~ 144 years ago