6. Which group faced significant discrimination as a result of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882? A) Japanese immigrants B) Irish immigrants C) Chinese immigrants D) Mexican immigrants

C) Chinese immigrants<br /><br />The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 specifically targeted Chinese immigrants, prohibiting their immigration to the United States and marking the first significant law restricting immigration based on nationality. This act led to significant discrimination against Chinese immigrants already residing in the U.S.