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- 1/3 of miners were Chinese immigrants in 1860

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- $20 per month for all foreign born miners in California

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- prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating
- first major act passed by Congress to restrict immigration on basis of race/nationality

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- surplus of silver created a crisis in prices for silver and gold (no one knew the prices)