Question

During the late 1800s, the Chinese immigration rate dramatically

Answer 1

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Answer: decreased as a result of US government legislation.

Throughout the 1800s, Chinese immigration had been high due to their role as labourers in the construction of the transcontinental railroad. They also worked in the mining industry. Chinese people were often abused and discriminated against. The opposition against Chinese immigrants reached a particularly high level towards the end of the century, and the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882. This prohibited immigration from China for the next ten years.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Increased

Explanation:

This helped the railroad system get built.