Key Historical Concepts

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Gold Rush

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A period of feverish migration of workers to an area that has had a discovery of gold deposits.

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Chinese Immigrants

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People from China who moved to another country, often for economic opportunities or to escape hardships.

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Push/Pull Factors

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Reasons that drive people away from their home (push) and draw them to a new location (pull).

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Urbanization

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The process of making an area more urban, typically involving the movement of people from rural to urban areas.