The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was significant because it was the first federal law that:
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Correct answer: Banned an entire group of people from immigrating based on race
The act was passed due to pressure from West Coast workers who feared economic competition. It effectively halted Chinese immigration for decades and reflected the era's rising nativist sentiment.
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