Which of the following was the only immigrant group to be legally excluded on the basis of national origin in the United States?
A) Chinese
B) Mexicans
C) Palestinians
D) Russians
E) Ethiopians

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The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first federal law to restrict immigration based on national origin, specifically targeting Chinese laborers. This law was not fully repealed until 1943 during World War II. None of the other options were subject to such legal exclusion based on national origin.

Which of the Following Was the Only Immigrant Group to Be