In 1882 refers to the year in which a particular event or law took place, specifically in relation to the topic being discussed.
Think of 1882 as a milestone in history, like reaching level 10 in a video game. It marks an important point where something significant happened.
Chinese Exclusion Act: The Chinese Exclusion Act was a law passed in 1882 that suspended Chinese immigration for ten years.
Immigration Restriction: Immigration restriction refers to laws or policies that limit or control the number of immigrants allowed into a country.
Nativism: Nativism is an ideology that favors the interests of native-born people over those of immigrants. It often leads to anti-immigrant sentiment and discriminatory policies.
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