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Paper sons and paper daughters were terms used to describe individuals, primarily Chinese immigrants, who fraudulently claimed American citizenship in the early 20th century. They would purchase fake documents or use the identities of U.S. citizens, often to bypass restrictive Immigration laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This process allowed many to enter the United States and reunite with family members, despite the legal barriers. The practice highlighted the desperation of immigrants seeking a better life amidst discriminatory policies.

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