Early Chinese Settlers in Australia

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First significant wave of Chinese immigrants in Australia?

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1800s

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Reasons for 19th century Chinese immigration to Australia:

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Seeking economic opportunities, especially during the gold rush.

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Chinese immigrants in the 1800s were received by white Australians with discrimination and hostility.

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Discrimination and hostility.

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Term for anti-Chinese sentiment in Australia?

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Yellow Peril

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White Australia Policy

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A policy preventing Chinese and non-European immigration.

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Chinese immigrants in the 1800s worked in:

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Mining

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Significance of the Lambing Flat Riots for Chinese immigrants?

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Violent protest against Chinese immigrants.

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Treatment of Chinese immigrants in Australia changed over time.

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Improved gradually as awareness of human rights grew.

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Goal of the Australian Immigration Restriction Act 1901?

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Restrict immigration to maintain a racially homogeneous population.

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Key reason for the Australian Immigration Restriction Act of 1901?

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To protect the jobs and wages of white Australians.