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The Chinese came to America because they felt they lacked opportunity in China, and they also came to the Americas to acquire vast knowledge about scientific achievements in the Americas.
Another main reason is they felt that they had more opportunities in the Americas. They also came because of the California Gold Rush, they felt that this was a good time to gain wealth, just as many Americans believed it was.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agowell first they moved to Canada from china in 1858 for the gold rush that was going on.
Then in 1885 more people moved to Canada to help build the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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∙ 13y agoto escape poverty
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∙ 14y agoPart of the California Gold Rush of 1849.
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to build railroads
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Why did the Chinese come to Canada in 1870?
For money and a better life, which most found.
Why did the Chinese first come to Canada?
for gold, a better life, furs, food, jobs and to build a railwayThe Chinese first came to Canada for the gold rush that was going on, and most of them went to gold traders and exchanged the gold for cash.
What place in Canada did the Chinese settle at and why?
Chinese settled in China town because Canada won't let them live in other places
What country do grapefruit come from?
They come from Canada
Where did the majority of Chinese settle in Canada?
British Columbia
Do the Chinese need to become Canadian when they come to Canada?
no
Hardships that the Chinese faced when coming to Canada?
the head tax was $500 and in 1885 the Chinese weren't allowed to come to Canada anymore
Why do Chinese immigrints leave everything to come to Canada y?
they don't they come to the us
Why did the Chinese come to Canada in 1870?
For money and a better life, which most found.
Why did the Chinese first come to Canada?
for gold, a better life, furs, food, jobs and to build a railwayThe Chinese first came to Canada for the gold rush that was going on, and most of them went to gold traders and exchanged the gold for cash.
What did the Chinese help Canada build?
The Chinese helped Canada build the raiway road, I think in the year of 1867 This was when Charles Tupper became the prime minister of Canada
When did the Chinese immigrant come to Canada?
in !871. Chinese, or Asian immigration started about 15,000 years ago and occurred in waves ever since. Many came in the 1800's to work in Canada as the pay was great and for many it was a chance to leave a crowded land for an open and freer land.
What place in Canada did the Chinese settle at and why?
Chinese settled in China town because Canada won't let them live in other places
What country do grapefruit come from?
They come from Canada
Where do the parts come from in the subaru's made in America?
Most parts are made in Mexico or Japan. Occasionally you'll have a US/Canada/Chinese made part.
Where did ramen soup come from?
chinese did it.
What is the sixth language spoken in Canada?
CHINESE
