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How did the Chinese Exclusion Act affect Chinese immigrants who were already in the United States?

The act forced Chinese immigrants to leave the US and return to China.

The act blocked Chinese immigrants from becoming American citizens.

The act prevented Chinese immigrants from taking low-paying jobs.

The act prohibited Chinese immigrants from establishing Chinatowns.

What did nativists think about Chinatowns in the late 1800s?

Nativists claimed that Chinatowns were full of crime and violence.

Nativists thought Chinatowns were necessary to help Chinese immigrants assimilate.

Nativists thought Chinatowns were added to the diverse culture and traditions of a city.

Nativists thought Chinatowns were useful because they separated immigrants from other residents.

In the 1800s, violent, anti-Chinese riots took place

in Chinatowns in several cities.

in Chinatowns in rural areas.

at railroad camps in the West.

at factories and mills in the East.

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