Lesson 73 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPChinese Immigrants and the Gold Rush
During the California Gold Rush in the 1850s, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in America.
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During the California Gold Rush in the 1850s, thousands of Chinese immigrants arrived in America. They came hoping to find gold and improve their lives. Many found work in the gold mines, while others helped build the Transcontinental Railroad. The hard work and determination of these immigrants played a huge role in the growth of the American West, and their culture contributed greatly to American society.
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The California Gold Rush occurred in the 1850s.
Many Chinese immigrants worked in gold mines and on the Transcontinental Railroad.
Chinese immigrants greatly contributed to the growth of the American West.
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1 of 2What event brought many Chinese immigrants to America in the 1850s?
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