Navigate around Cape Horn, South America and continue on to CA
in the 1800s
Mexican settlers in California were called Californios in the 1800s
Chinese are more developed about the literature of there country. after the 1800s, Chinese exposed to western culture. Then in 1949 the Chinese communist came to power after a long civil war.
Americans traveling west primarily used the Oregon Trail, which stretched about 2,170 miles from Missouri to Oregon's Willamette Valley. This route was heavily traveled during the mid-1800s, particularly during the California Gold Rush. It provided a pathway for settlers, farmers, and those seeking new opportunities in the West. Other trails, such as the California Trail and the Santa Fe Trail, were also significant for different destinations and purposes.
It prevented almost all Chinese Immigration for ten years.
Lansford Warren Hastings is known for his research on Chinese mines and mining methods, particularly in California during the mid-1800s. His writings often focused on the impact of Chinese immigration on the mining industry and society.
the California gold rush
At first, the Chinese were welcomed. Lai Chun-Chuen, an early immigrant, observed that they "were received like guests" and "greeted with favor." In 1852, the governor of California praised Chinese immigrants as "one of the most worthy classes of our newly adopted citizens."
These photos are evidence of which action taken by the federal government during the late 1800s
rushed to Oregan and California
explain how unfair treatment and slavery affected women wh o came to california during the 1800s?
ranching and buildiing
Young Chinese men came to California in the mid-1800s primarily to seek economic opportunities during the Gold Rush, which began in 1848. Many were drawn by the promise of wealth and the chance to improve their living conditions, as China faced economic hardships and social unrest. Additionally, they sought employment in industries such as mining, railroad construction, and agriculture, contributing significantly to California's growth. However, they also faced significant discrimination and challenges upon their arrival.
The most famous painter of Yosemite during this period was Albert Bierstadt.
In the mid-1800s, nativists in California reacted to immigrants, particularly the Chinese, with hostility and discrimination. They viewed these newcomers as a threat to their jobs and cultural identity, leading to the formation of anti-immigrant organizations like the Workingmen's Party. Nativists often advocated for restrictive legislation, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which aimed to limit Chinese immigration and suppress the rights of Chinese residents. This period marked a significant rise in xenophobia and racial tensions against immigrant communities.
Widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the late-1800s resulted in a Congressional law to prohibit any further Chinese immigration.
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.