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Author:
Harris, Duchess, author.
Title:
The Chinese exclusion act and its relevance today / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD ; with Kate Conley.
Publisher:
Core Libraryan imprint of Abdo Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Subject:
Chinese Americans--History--Juvenile literature.
Immigrants--United States--History--Juvenile literature.
Citizenship--Juvenile literature.
Race discrimination--Juvenile literature.
Other Authors:
Conley, Kate A., 1977- author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
Contents:
A letter from Duchess -- Gold Mountain -- Growing mistrust -- Life under the act -- The act's legacy -- Fast facts -- Stop and think.
Summary:
"In the late 1800s, racial tensions between white and Chinese Americans were high. The US government passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. This act restricted immigration from China.The Chinese Exclusion Act and Its Relevance Todayexplores this act's effects and its influence on modern immigration laws. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Freedom's promise
Harris, Duchess. Freedom's promise.
ISBN:
9781532190803
1532190808
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1121084022
Locations:
AFPD266 -- Bloomfield Public Library (Bloomfield)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
CNPC792 -- Montezuma Public Library (Montezuma)

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