Which group was not permitted to immigrate to the united states from the late nineteenth century until the 1940s?

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Zaria Peters

1 June, 11:29

Which group was not permitted to immigrate to the united states from the late nineteenth century until the 1940s?

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Judith Dominguez · Answer 1

The Chinese were excluded from immigration in 1882 under the Chinese Exclusion Act. This act required Chinese already here to deport and prevent further Chinese immigration. This ban will be lifted when China becomes an ally during World War II in the fight against Japan.