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Were the Chinese successful gold miners in the Australian gold rush?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes, the Chinese were very successful gold miners in the gold rush, and this is one of the reasons why they were disliked so much. They were successful at finding gold, but were not accepted by Australian society.
During the gold rushes, the Chinese kept to themselves. They were shunned by Australians because the Chinese were much harder-working, and subsequently tended to find more gold. They were resented for this, and for the fact that Australians just did not understand their language. Australians tended to regard the Chinese as secretive, and btherefore a threat.
The Chinese often sent the gold they found back to their own country, and Australians did not appreciate the wealth being sent out of their own country. For this reason, groups of Australians would sometimes turn on the Chinese, injuring and even killing them. The Chinese were often subjected to being scalped, and their possessions wrecked or looted.
The goldfields were not safe places for the Chinese - simply because they had a better work ethic.
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What was the main place of origin of most of the miners who came to Australia for the gold rush?
Most of the miners were simply Australian. A great number of Chinese also came to the goldfields.
Who did the Australian gold miners elect as the leader?
When it came to the Eureka Stockade, the Australian gold miners elected Peter Lalor as their leader.
What did the Chinese miners do after the Australian gold rush?
Some of the Chinese miners returned to their homeland with their new wealth. Many of them stayed in the towns and set up businesses. Travelling through old gold-mining towns of Australia, one can often see the evidence of these businesses in the names above old shop fronts.
Why did Americans resent Chinese miners?
Often the Chinese miners took over sites that Americans had abandoned because the easy-to-find gold was gone.
What did the Chinese eat in the gold rush?
The Chinese were known for growing their own vegetables, which formed the staple of their diet during the Gold rush in Australia. They kept their own pigs, ducks and poultry which they would kill and eat, ensuring they always had a supply of fresh food. Their diet was far better than that of the Australian miners.
Who did the Australian gold miners elect as the leader?
When it came to the Eureka Stockade, the Australian gold miners elected Peter Lalor as their leader.
What was the main place of origin of most of the miners who came to Australia for the gold rush?
Most of the miners were simply Australian. A great number of Chinese also came to the goldfields.
Who were the miners in the Australian gold rushes?
yes
Why did Chinese gold miners not like the European gold miners?
because they came from different countries? :/
How did miners make money in the Australian gold rush?
by finding gold
Why were the Chinese miners disliked on the Victorian gold fields?
Some of the reasons why the Europeans did not like the Chinese was because of their difference in culture and appearance. The Europeans dispised the Chinese's pony tails and their clothing. The Europeans were jeoulous of the Chinese men's hard work, and they believed that maybe one day the Chinese men will
What were the roles during the Australian gold rush for miners?
Searching for and mining for gold.
When did the Chinese miners go to the gold fields?
in 1853
What did the Chinese miners do after the Australian gold rush?
Some of the Chinese miners returned to their homeland with their new wealth. Many of them stayed in the towns and set up businesses. Travelling through old gold-mining towns of Australia, one can often see the evidence of these businesses in the names above old shop fronts.
How many Chinese went to the Australian gold rush?
According to the website below, over 40,000 Chinese came to Australia for the Australian goldrushes. During the decades that made up the bulk of the goldrush years, between 1852 and 1889, there were 40,721 Chinese miners (and their families) who arrived in Australia.
Where did the Chinese gold miners come from?
from Julia and CHuck Norris
Did Australian gold miners live in tents?
Not always. Many Australian gold miners lived in tents, but many built rough bark lean-tos. Others built wooden shanties over time.
