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To build railroads
Marianne Hagenes
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∙ 12y agoThe Chinese came to Canada because they were searching for a better life and also because they heard about the railway construction and thought they could earn lots of money if they worked for the railway.
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∙ 11y agoThere are lots of major reasons why Chinese immigrants came to America.
Most people believe that the reason they came to America is because they have a major disadvantage in terms of opportunities in China. They just came to America to have better opportunities like better education, to acquire vast knowledge about scientific achievements, etc.
Another major reason Chinese immigrants came to America is the California Gold Rush. They came to America just to mine for gold, have wealth and have a better life.
Now, they still have major racial problems in America.
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∙ 14y agoInitially, the Chinese came to America during the California Gold Rush in 1849. After mining for gold, the Chinese helped to build the transcontinental railroad, linking up with the primarly Irish built railroad in Promontory Utah in 1869.
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∙ 14y agoOriginally Chinese men came to America during the California Gold Rush of 1849.
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∙ 11y agothey came as indenture servant
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∙ 10y agoThe US government needed Chinese immigrants to build railroads that linked one side of the US to another. The government wanted the Chinese because they work for a long for low wages.
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Large numbers of Chinese immigrants found work?
On the railroads
Why are were Chinese immigrants important to the development of the west?
They helped to build railroads
What were the Chinese immigrants daily lives?
they worked on rail roads hard and all day.
What positions did Confucius hold in the Chinese government?
a chinese man with big earlobes
Who earned voting rights during ww1 and WW2?
In ww1, while men were fighting on the fronts, the women were left at home. So they decided to fight for their rights. 1919 was about the date for women getting the right to vote. (Canada) After ww2, immigrants like the Chinese and Japenese won the right to vote. In Canada, 1948 Chinese immigrants and 1949 Japanese immigrants
Who were the laborers who built the railroads?
Chinese immigrants
Where did Chinese immigrants have to wait while the US government decided if they could enter the country?
in the middle of the ocean
Why does the government need to lower the numbers of illegal immigrants?
We need to lower the numbers of illegal immigrants so that we can prevent terrorists from entering the country.
Famous Chinese immigrants?
Chinese immigrants are known as "hua qiao"
How was life difficult for the Chinese immigrants?
Chinese immigrants faced discrimination, racism, and restrictive laws in the countries they migrated to. They were often subjected to low wages, poor working conditions, and limited job opportunities. They also faced language barriers and cultural isolation, making it challenging to integrate into society.
Did Chinese immigrants have Visas?
no!
Where did many Chinese immigrants settle?
Most Chinese immigrants settled in the western cities. Most of them were in California.
Did Chinese immigrants do the heavy work of construction?
chinese immigrants to the united states often did the heavy work of construction
Did Chinese immigrants bring Chinese food to America?
Yes, they did.
How did the supreme court rule in cases affecting the rights of Chinese immigrants?
The supreme court ruled in cases affecting the rights of Chinese immigrants in a fair manner. In its ruling, the supreme court that the number of Chinese immigrants coming into the country should be limited. However, any Chinese immigrants who were in the country would have security of tenure in their jobs.
What did the Chinese exclusion of 1882 do?
They passed it so that Chinese immigrants were not allowed to enter the United States. Also the Chinese immigrants that were already there were declared aliens.It prohibited Chinese laborers from entering the country.
Who created Chinatown?
Chinese immigrants
