The Chinese Exclusion Act
Season 30 Episode 7 | 1h 51m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act remained in force for more than 60 years.
The 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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The Chinese Exclusion Act
Season 30 Episode 7 | 1h 51m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
The 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
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