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As a result of the massive immigration during the California Gold Rush, the government felt they had to control the population outburst. Below is a chronological timeline of acts or laws that the U.S. we created because of this influx of immigration. Not only did the government speak out against the Chinese, but also the citizens of America who has treated the immigrants with hostility. The United States government believed putting these laws and acts into effect helped put order back into society.

1870 The state California passed a law putting a stop to the importation of Asian females for the use of prostitution. Some were sent as mail order brides and used as slaves, where they had no hope of freedom. Though some were lucky to have a nice "master", not all were that lucky. During these times, the act of slavery lives again. More

1880 America and China signed a treaty stating that America had the right to limit Chinese immigration. China's government was much weaker at this moment with their own country's problems and did not see this as unjust at the time. The mixing of races was no longer allowed in California.

1882 Chinese Exclusion Act banned all Chinese laborers coming into the U.S. for the next ten years. This was put into affect when anti-Chinese attitude gained popularity in the U.S. More

1902 Chinese exclusion act extended for another decade. Many Chinese were still trying to enter the US despite the hostile treatment, but found to be rejected because of the act.

1943 Chinese Exclusion Act removed. This was removed after the Angel Island immigration detention center closed down in 1940. By this time the Chinese government had soared and their demand for the cooperation of the American government was more effective. More

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