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1. They first arrived as Forty-Niners during the California Gold Rush in 1849.
2. The Chinese built the western portion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, and the Irish built the eastern portion...they linked up on Promotory Point in Utah.
3. Chinese workmen built the levies in Northern California.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoFor the same reason that most people migrate: they thought that they would do better in their newly chosen country.
Answer: In addition to the desire of the Chinese to get money in the Gold Mountain (rendered in English as Gum Shan or Gumshan) as the northwestern states and British Columbia were known, the Chinese were offered work and encouragement to come to North America by the Americans and Canadians to work in the mines and to construct the railways. They were seen as a cheap hard working labour force. It was thought that, as few Chinese women were allowed, the labourers would return home after their contract ended to resume life in China. To further enhance this, governments enacted strict controls over Immigration of the CHinese as permanent residents and the immigration of spouses and potential spouses.
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∙ 13y agoAlot of Chinese names thru-out California due to the Chinese gold prospectors in 1849; China Camp, China Wall, etc. The railroad would've took alot longer to build, as only the Chinese men were willing to blast thru the granite mountains going thru Donner Pass in the Sierra Mountains. Very few men wanted to handle NITROGLYCERIN in those days!
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∙ 9y agoStarting from the early 1800's, Chinese immigrants have made the arduous, ... and assimilating into U.S. society as European immigrant groups did. ... immigration records and gave leeway for Chinese to bring others from China into America.
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∙ 11y agoclean because there small hands could fit anywhere
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∙ 12y agoThey went to California for the search of gold in the San Francisco gold rush.
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∙ 13y agoThey came because they're little tiny in disguise.And they want to take all our money.
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Did Chinese immigrants bring Chinese food to America?
Yes, they did.
How much does Chinese immigrants get upon entering America?
NOTHING
What groups of immigrants were restricted?
In 1882 all Chinese immigrants were completely restricted from entering the United States of America <3 B.
Why did Chinese immigrants choose America?
Many Chinese immigrants came for the gold, or were enticed by the "Land of Opportunity". Most were looking for a new, more comfortable life. Very few found it.
What were the living conditions in America like for German immigrants?
they were very clean but lived in crowded ghettos with Chinese
Did Chinese immigrants bring Chinese food to America?
Yes, they did.
Where was the boat that took Chinese immigrants to America?
butt crack
How much does Chinese immigrants get upon entering America?
NOTHING
What groups of immigrants were restricted?
In 1882 all Chinese immigrants were completely restricted from entering the United States of America <3 B.
What has the author Kelley Hunsicker written?
Kelley Hunsicker has written: 'Chinese immigrants in America' -- subject(s): History, Chinese Americans, Immigrants, Juvenile literature
What group of immigrants helped build the railroads?
Both the Irish and the Chinese immigrants helped to build the railroads in America.
When did Chinese cuisine arrive in America?
Chinese cuisine was first introduced to America in the beginning to mid 19th century when Chinese immigrants started to settle along the California coast.
Why did the discovery of gold spark Chinese interest in America?
The Chinese immigrants wanted to find the supposed "free gold".
Why did Chinese immigrants choose America?
Many Chinese immigrants came for the gold, or were enticed by the "Land of Opportunity". Most were looking for a new, more comfortable life. Very few found it.
How Chinese immigrants came to America during 1850-1930?
They arrived by sailing ship and steamers.
What were the living conditions in America like for German immigrants?
they were very clean but lived in crowded ghettos with Chinese
What Effects Asian immigration has had on religion in Latin America?
Asian Immigration has had no real effect on Latin American religion. Japanese immigrants are mostly non-religious as are some Chinese immigrants. The remaining Chinese immigrants practice Chinese Folk religions but do not proseltyize or bother Latin Americans over faith issues. Filipinos are already Catholic, so there is no religious change when they arrive in Latin America (which is predominantly Catholic).
