Historical Events tagged with "chinese immigrants"
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Torreón Massacre of Chinese Immigrants
In Torreón, Mexican revolutionary forces led by Emilio Madero attacked the city and perpetrated violence against Chinese immigrants. More than 300 immigrants lost their lives as a result of the revolutionary conflict. The event was marked by intense clashes between Madero's forces and the Federales, reflecting the turmoil of the Mexican Revolution.
Continue ReadingCongress Enacts the Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by the United States Congress, marking the first significant law to restrict immigration based on nationality. Aimed primarily at Chinese laborers, the act prohibited their entry into the U.S. for ten years. This legislative move reflected the growing anti-Chinese sentiment in America and was driven by demands for job security and social order amid a surge of Chinese immigrants in places like California.
Continue ReadingLynching of Chinese Immigrants in Los Angeles
On October 24, 1871, a mob in Los Angeles killed an estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants in response to rising tensions and a recent shooting that involved a Chinese man. The mob, fueled by anti-Chinese sentiment and longstanding racial animosity, stormed the Chinese community, where they targeted individuals indiscriminately. This event highlights the extreme violence faced by Chinese immigrants during this period and serves as a grim reminder of the prejudice they endured in America.
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