A Brief History of Foreign Food in the U.S.
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Xenophobia and Chinese Food in America
This chapter explores the suspicion and fear towards Chinese immigrants in the U.S., leading to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. It also discusses the adaptation of Chinese restaurant owners to American tastes and the gradual acceptance of Chinese food in the country.
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