Why did the US Congress pass an exclusion act in 1882 barring Chinese immigrants​

The US Congress passed an Exclusion Act in 1882 barring Chinese immigrants because Chinese immigrants work for low wages, which labor leaders felt took jobs away from US citizens.

Further Explanation:

During the Gilded Age (late 19th century) America was expanding rapidly through industrialization. As this industrialization increased, the demand for workers to build the transcontinental railroad increased. In order to keep costs low, railroad companies hired workers willing to take low wages. Usually, these individuals were immigrants from other countries (especially China).

American workers responded negatively to these immigrants, as they were willing to work for less than them. This resulted in increased anti-immigrant sentiment around the US. This ideology became known as nativism. This concept focuses on putting the needs and wants of American born citizens first before the needs of immigrants. These nativists helped to create the 'Know Nothing Party' which focused on limiting the political rights of immigrants new to America.

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