Description
Immigration from China to america coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches Gold Mountain had to provide, Chinese immigrants looking for a better life left China in droves within the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in america through a detailed examination of the push/pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave their home. Essential topics such as the growth of the railroad and anti-immigration policies lend a hand readers be aware the big-picture viewpoint of Chinese immigration in The united states. Historical photographs and number one sources provide opportunities for additional learning.