They helped to build railroads
Particularly in the West, native-born workers feared that jobs would go to Chinese immigrants, who would accept lower wages. The depression of 1873 intensified anti-Chinese sentiment in California.
Yes, but there weren't many, mainly because there weren't many Chinese in the American Old west.
the gun
6000 b.C.e.
it helped them trade things and get things that they needed and they made clothing out of it
Most Chinese immigrants settled in the western cities. Most of them were in California.
Irish and Chinese immigrants provided a large portion of the workforce to build the Transcontinental Railroad.
The Railroad Industry.
The Chinese
The central pacific hired the Chinese and the union pacific hired the irish.
Chinese Railroad men
The two main ethnic groups were CHINESE & IRISH. Im not sure if there were black and white, but CHINESE & IRISH for sure.
Primarily Irish immigrants from the east cost of the US, and Chinese immigrants from the west. There were other ethnic groups who worked on the railroads, but these were the largest groups.
One way Chinese immigrants contributed to Canada's growth was by playing a crucial role in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which connected the east and west coasts of the country. Their labor was instrumental in overcoming the challenging terrain and harsh conditions, significantly advancing Canada's transportation infrastructure. Additionally, Chinese immigrants helped to establish communities and businesses, enriching Canada's cultural diversity and economic development. Their contributions laid a foundation for future immigration and growth in various sectors across the nation.
Particularly in the West, native-born workers feared that jobs would go to Chinese immigrants, who would accept lower wages. The depression of 1873 intensified anti-Chinese sentiment in California.
In the 19th Century, many Chinese immigrants made California their home. The current huge Chinatown in San Francisco displays that. With that said, many Chinese found work building the railroads. Sadly they were treated like dirt.
Immigration to the west coast mainly consisted of Chinese immigrants (except during the Chinese Exclusion Act). Chinese immigrants worked on the railroad and moved somewhat throughout the west. Immigration in the east mainly consisted of southern and eastern European immigrants. They would arrive at Ellis Island and rarely move about the east, they would usually stay in major cities such as NYC and Philadelphia. Immigrants of the east had difficulties assimilating, as most of the WASPS wanted, because they tended to keep their culture and traditions. Most of the immigrants were young men and had little education and did not speak much English and went to work in factories.