The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882:

• A) led to an increase in civil rights for Chinese people and Chinese-Americans living in the United States.
• B) was the first time race was used to exclude an entire group of people from entering the United States.
• C) led to the deportation of the 105,000 Chinese people living in the United States in 1882.
• D) led to a decrease in discrimination and violence against the Chinese.

Analyze the effects of social categorization, such as in-group and out-group perceptions.

Distinguish between different types of bias (e.g., explicit, implicit) and their effects on behavior and attitude.

Explain the principles behind the frustration-aggression theory.

Understand the concept of the "other-race effect" and its implications for social interactions.

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