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What was one of the main impacts of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 on the Chinese American community in the United States?

A
It set a precedent for using legislative power to exclude immigration based on ethnicity and nationality.
B
It broadened immigration restrictions to include people from the designated Asiatic Barred Zone, affecting various Asian communities.
C
It decreased the prevalence of racial stereotypes and discrimination against Asian immigrant communities in the United States.
D
It facilitated the integration of Chinese immigrants into higher-paying jobs and mainstream American society.
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Which piece of legislation brought an end to the immigration quota system?

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Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart-Celler Act)
B
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1962 (McCarren-Walter Act)
C
Emergency Quota Act of 1921
D
Displaced Persons Act of 1948
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Which statements about immigrant trends in the US are true? Choose three correct answers.Today, two-thirds of Americans believe immigrants strengthen US society through their contributions.Today, more Americans believe immigration numbers should decrease than Americans did 30 years ago.By 2065, the immigrant population of the US is projected to triple.By 2065, the immigration population of the US is expected to be nearly 80 million.By 2055, people of Asian origin are projected to become the largest immigrant group.By 2055, immigration from Latin America is expected to outpace immigration from Asia.

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Today, two-thirds of Americans believe immigrants strengthen US society through their contributions.
B
Today, more Americans believe immigration numbers should decrease than Americans did 30 years ago.
C
By 2065, the immigrant population of the US is projected to triple.
D
By 2065, the immigration population of the US is expected to be nearly 80 million.
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By 2055, people of Asian origin are projected to become the largest immigrant group.
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By 2055, immigration from Latin America is expected to outpace immigration from Asia.

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