American ExperienceThe Chinese Exclusion ActPassport Season 30 Episode 7 | 1h 51m 54s The 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. Aired: 05/29/18 Expires: 05/28/21 Rating: TV-PG Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning.checkmarkAdd to WatchlistProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailEmbedEmbed Code for this videoEmbed CodeAmerican ExperienceThe Chinese Exclusion ActSeason 30 Episode 7Width in pixels px Height in pixels px Copied to your clipboardUnable to copyLabelCopy to ClipboardClick to copy embed code for videoCloseCloseReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose Learn More Down The Chinese Exclusion Act: Chapter 1 Watch Chapter 1 of The Chinese Exclusion Act. The Chinese Exclusion Act The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act remained in force for more than 60 years. PBS Previews: The Chinese Exclusion Act Get an inside look at the making of The Chinese Exclusion Act, premiering May 29 at 8/7c. An Extraordinary Law In 1882, President Chester A. Arthur signed into law the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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