The statement "The Chinese Exclusion Act targeted all immigrants coming to the United States" is False.
1. The Chinese Exclusion Act, passed in 1882, specifically targeted Chinese immigrants. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States based on nationality or ethnicity.
2. The Act suspended Chinese immigration into America and prohibited Chinese laborers already in the country from becoming naturalized citizens.
3. The Act was motivated by economic concerns and xenophobia against Chinese immigrants, who were seen as competition for jobs and as threats to the American way of life by some groups.
4. It's important to note that the Chinese Exclusion Act did not apply to all immigrants but specifically singled out individuals of Chinese descent, making it a targeted and discriminatory piece of legislation.
