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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 marked the first time the federal government

A.banned the immigration of a specific national group
B.created a national system of immigration quotas for all countries
C.encouraged unrestricted immigration from Asia
D.opened citizenship to all immigrants regardless of race

Explanation

Core Concept

The act suspended the entry of Chinese laborers and barred Chinese residents from naturalization. It set a precedent for later federal restrictions on immigration.

Correct Answer

Abanned the immigration of a specific national group

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