Chineese exclusion act (jan 1, 1882 – dec 31, 1882)
Description:
It was the first event in American history to place board restrictions on an immigrant grow. Many Americans blamed the Chinese for low wages and economic problems. one reason why it was passed wa to maintain white "race Purity."Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1882
dec 31, 1882
~ 12 months
