Chinese Exclusion Act True or False

1. According to the Chinese Exclusion Act, how long were Chinese people barred from entering the United States? -> 10 years
2. What class of Chinese people are exempt from getting papers from the government to visit the United States? -> Ship captains and their crews.
3. The term "Chinese laborer" in the act is defined to mean skilled laborers, unskilled laborers and...? -> Miners.
4. Forging certificates for Chinese laborers to enter and leave the United States could result in what penalty? -> Five thousand dollars and ten years in prison.
5. What specifically did the Act claim was the negative consequence of Chinese laborers? -> White people being confused by another culture.

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