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Chinese Immigrants
It is estimated that around 20,000 Chinese immigrants arrived in California between 1849 and 1852. This was in response to the California Gold Rush, as many Chinese immigrants sought opportunities in mining and other industries in California during this period.
Prior to 1870, the primary occupations were mining & building the railroad. Late 1800s to the early 1900s, the Chinese built "most" of the levees that control the rivers in the Sacramento regions of California.
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December 17,1943 ... The Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed, giving Chinese immigrants the right to citizenship and the right to vote ... In the spring of 1882 The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed and signed by President Chester A. Arthur ... Letting Chinese come to America to work mostly in mining ...
The immigrants contributed to make the railroad track to travel across countries
Irish immigrants formed the largest ethnic group in the mining district.
In the mid to late 1800s, both Irish and Chinese immigrants faced discrimination primarily due to economic competition and prevailing racial prejudices. The Irish, often viewed as unskilled laborers, were marginalized by native-born Americans who associated them with poverty and crime. Similarly, Chinese immigrants, who worked primarily in low-wage jobs such as railroad construction and mining, were subjected to xenophobic sentiments and cultural misunderstandings, leading to violence and discriminatory laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Both groups were scapegoated in times of economic hardship, which exacerbated tensions and fueled discrimination.
Chinese immigrants came to California primarily during the mid-19th century due to the Gold Rush, which promised economic opportunities and the chance for prosperity. Many sought to escape poverty, political instability, and social unrest in China. Additionally, they were drawn to the demand for labor in industries such as mining, agriculture, and railroad construction. Their migration significantly impacted California's economy and cultural landscape.
American employers desperately needed laborers for agriculture, mining, and railroad work. Mexican immigrants helped to fill this need.
Chinese workers took jobs for low pay in mining and railroad construction in the United States. -APEX Learning®️ 2021