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jan 11, 1882 - Chinese Exclusion Laws

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1882: The Chinese Exclusion Laws severely restricted Chinese immigration. Many
Chinese people forged certificates for entry to become derivative citizens (China-born
sons of U.S. citizens). From 1920 to 1940, 71,040 individuals entered the U.S. claiming
derivative citizenship.

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jan 11, 1882
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~ 143 years ago