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What triggered the blaze of anti-Chinese sentiment in the 1870s?

A) the California gold rush
B) the criminal activities of Chinese gangs in Western cities
C) the Opium Wars
D) a severe economic depression

Anti-Chinese Sentiment

Prejudice, hostility, or racism directed against people of Chinese origin or descent, often manifesting in social, political, and economic contexts.

Severe Economic Depression

A prolonged period of significant decline in economic activity across a country or the world, characterized by high unemployment, falling prices, and diminished trade.

1870s

A decade during the 19th century noted for post-Civil War Reconstruction in the United States and significant industrial and social changes globally.

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