Chinese immigrants came to America mainly in the 19th century to seek economic opportunities during the California Gold Rush and help build the transcontinental railroad. They also faced hardships and discrimination in China, and saw America as a place to start anew and build a better life for themselves and their families.
To build railroads
Chinese workers initially came to America in the mid-19th century to work in industries such as mining, agriculture, and construction, primarily to build the transcontinental railroad. They were recruited due to labor shortages and the demand for cheap, expendable labor.
One result of anti-Chinese legislation was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States. This led to a significant decline in the Chinese population in America and reinforced discriminatory attitudes towards Chinese immigrants.
There is no specific data available on the exact number of Chinese people living in Chile. However, the Chinese community in Chile is relatively small compared to other countries in Latin America.
"Ni hao" comes from the Chinese language. It is a common greeting in Mandarin Chinese, meaning "hello" or "hi".
due to poverty
For a better life and work.
for jobs
because they wanted a better life, job, and education
they faced being robbed by burgalurs
railroads
Prior to the 20th century, there was only one way to come to America...by ship.
Originally the Chinese came as part of the California Gold Rush of 1849. not true. The Chinese came to America for the transcontnental railroad.
most immgrants came from ireland
ex-ese the Chinese
Wooden Boats.
No!