6 magg 1882 anni - Chinese Exclusionary Act
Descrizione:
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting the immigration of the Chinese into the United States. Although the Chinese composed only .002% of the nation’s population, Congress passed the exclusion act to appease worker demands and relieve widespread concerns about maintaining white “racial superiority”.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
6 magg 1882 anni
Adesso
~ 142 years ago
