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Chinese immigration 19th Cent
Title: Chinese immigration 19th Cent
Category: History
Details: Words: 847 | Pages: 3.6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Chinese immigration 19th Cent
The gold rush into California in the 1800’s brought with it many social and political changes, including the introduction of Chinese immigration to American society. Most Chinese that came to the area were from regions that suffered from poverty, crime, and overpopulation. They came to America in hopes of new jobs and financial support for their families. The Calfornia Gold Rush created a demand for labor that supplied many Chinese an alternative to a meager …showed first 75 words of 847 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 847 total…Chinese who could take the abuse no longer headed to the East Coast, where there was more racial tolerance and better paying jobs. It is surprising that more Chinese did not revolt. American businessmen loved the Chinese because they were efficient , hard working, and never went on strike. Despite the abuse and massacre of many of their own, the laborers continued to live and dream what they had come to America for, a new opportunity.
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