Congressional Act: Forty-Third Congress, Session 11. Chapter 141, 1875. An Act Supplementary to the Acts in Relation to Immigration
Subject
Horace Page & Page Act of 1875
Title
Congressional Act: Forty-Third Congress, Session 11. Chapter 141, 1875. An Act Supplementary to the Acts in Relation to Immigration
Date
03/03/1875
Type
Congressional Act
Description
Note: Racial epithets used. "Cooly" or "Coolie" was an offensive term used to refer to Asian immigrants.
This San Diego State University features a transcript of the official legislation passed by Congress known as the 1875 Page Act, which primarily prohibited the immigration of women from China and perceived sex workers. The legislation also makes reference to the legal sanctions against any person who aids in illegal immigration practices.
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This San Diego State University features a transcript of the official legislation passed by Congress known as the 1875 Page Act, which primarily prohibited the immigration of women from China and perceived sex workers. The legislation also makes reference to the legal sanctions against any person who aids in illegal immigration practices.
View Source Here
Publisher
San Diego State University
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“Congressional Act: Forty-Third Congress, Session 11. Chapter 141, 1875. An Act Supplementary to the Acts in Relation to Immigration,” Project Reconstruction, accessed December 7, 2023, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/490.