Episode 3 of 3
Political Shift to National Policy
- When
- 1876
- Where
- United States
- Part of
- Page Act of 1875 enacted
The 1876 election year transformed Chinese immigration from a state issue to a national question, enabling federal action.
Before 1876, California's local restrictions were deemed unconstitutional. The competitive political atmosphere of 1876 allowed leaders to nationalize California's immigration grievances. This shift compelled national advocacy for anti-Chinese sentiment, moving the issue from state ordinances to federal legislation, which facilitated the passage of the Page Act.
Sources
- Chinese Exclusion Act Wikipedia
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