Age
9-12
Grade
4-7
Steve Wilson
The California Gold Rush: Chinese Laborers in America
Paperback
(PowerKids Press Jan. 15, 2016)
, Reprint edition
Immigration from China to the United States coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches Gold Mountain had to offer, Chinese immigrants in search of a better life left China in droves in the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States through a detailed examination of the push/pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave their home. Important topics such as the growth of the railroad and anti-immigration policies help readers understand the big-picture perspective of Chinese immigration in America. Historical photographs and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.
- Series
- Spotlight on Immigration and Migration
- ISBN
- 1508140618 / 9781508140610
- Pages
- 24
- Weight
- 2.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 0.2 in.
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