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What was one effect of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882? It blocked Chinese immigrants from settling in cities. It banned the speaking of the Chinese language in America. It prohibited immigration by Chinese laborers. It took back citizenship rights of Chinese born in America.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Those on the West Coast were especially prone to attribute declining wages and economic ills on the despised Chinese workers.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Those on the West Coast were especially prone to attribute declining wages and economic ills on the despised Chinese workers.
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