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The History of Illiberalism in America

We the People

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The Roots and Ramifications of Anti-Chinese Sentiment in America

This chapter examines the rise of anti-Chinese sentiment in the U.S. during the late 19th century, focusing on the violence and discriminatory policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. It also explores how these exclusionary ideologies permeated various social movements and affected individuals across political affiliations during the Reconstruction era.

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