The Plague in San Francisco | The Year of the Rat | 1
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Quarantine and Consequences in Chinatown
This chapter explores the discriminatory practices against the Chinese community in late 19th century San Francisco, sparked by a potential bubonic plague outbreak. As health officials implement a quarantine in Chinatown, tensions rise amid fears of violence, highlighting the intersection of public health and societal prejudice.
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