Which of the following situations led to the implementation of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
a. the ability of Chinese laborers to demand and work for higher wages than other laborers
b. the increasing supremacy of Chinese immigrants in the United States
c. the increasing fear that Chinese would deprive whites of jobs in mining and railroading
d. the strained relationship between the Chinese and American governments due to trade issues
Answer: c
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