Chinese Immigration Flashcard

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What kinds of jobs did many Chinese immigrants have?

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Dangerous and difficult jobs, such as working in woolen mills, laundries, and building railroads.

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Why did Lin Wen and his father live in San Francisco’s Chinatown?

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They had friends there and other Chinese immigrants lived there.

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From where did the characters in the Read-Aloud emigrate?

Back

China.

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What immigration center did they come through on the West Coast?

Back

Angel Island.

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What pull factors brought Lin Wen and his father to the United States?

Back

Rumors of 'Gold Mountain' and other opportunities.

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What is the term for a place where immigrants are processed?

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Immigration center.

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What is 'Gold Mountain' in the context of Chinese immigration?

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A term used to describe the United States, referring to the opportunities for wealth.

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What is Chinatown?

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A neighborhood in a city where many Chinese immigrants live and work.

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What is the significance of Angel Island?

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It was the main immigration station for Asian immigrants on the West Coast.

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What challenges did Chinese immigrants face in the U.S.?

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Discrimination, language barriers, and difficult working conditions.