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The __________ showed prejudice against Chinese immigrants because they feared competition for jobs. As a result, people on the West Coast persuaded Congress to pass the ___________ , a law that ended most Chinese immigration to the United States.
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Workingmen'sParty;Chinese ExclusionAct
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People were jealous of the highly skilled immigrants arriving from Europe.
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No
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People had to pay taxes to provide services for the newcomers.
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Yes
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People were racist and prejudiced because the newcomers were different in some ways.
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Yes
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Workers were worried because many immigrants were willing to work for low wages.
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Yes
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