ebooks Women and the American Civil War: An Annotated Bibliography (Bibliographies and Indexes in Women's Studies) by Theresa McDevitt in History

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This in-depth examination of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 provides a chronological review of the events; ordinances; and pervasive attitudes that preceded; coincided with; and followed its enactment.• Provides excerpts from nearly two dozen original documents; including legislation; letters; essays; and other materials related to the sanctioning of discrimination against the Chinese in the United States• Presents a chronology of significant actions and events that preceded and facilitated passage of the Exclusion Act; as well as occurrences after its passage and leading to its repeal• Includes a bibliography of over 60 significant sources that reflect attitudes; news reports; and legislation from the time of the Exclusion Act and contemporary viewpoints on the historical event• Contains a helpful glossary of terms commonly employed in a discussion of the Chinese-American experience and passage of the Exclusion Act