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In 1849, the Chinese came for gold. The California Gold Rush.

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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.

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