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While economic competition was a significant factor in passing the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, nativism became another influential factor. Americans started to feel threatened by the massive presence of Chinese immigrants in the United States. In Document C, the speech given to the working men of San Francisco was created to encourage Americans that they need to reclaim “their rightful” jobs, and it was proclaimed, “We should all understand that this state of things cannot be much longer endured.” It is evident that Americans are annoyed with Chinese immigrants claiming jobs, and they feel it is their obligation to accomplish their objective of regaining jobs to reclaim their national pride. Another example of nativism is established in Lee Chew’s autobiography. …show more content…
When the Irish immigrants entered the country, they continued to remain Catholic and embrace their culture, rather than adapting to America’s traditions and customs. Also, Lee Chew emphasizes the fact that Chinese immigrants have good qualities that are envied by American citizens. A positive factor to the Chinese Exclusion Act was that it protect the Chinese immigrants from persecution. As a result, nativism continued to reign the country and affect the everyday lives of Chinese
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