Chinese Immigration

Chinese Immigration

Lesson Objectives

We will- Identify how/why Chinese immigrants came to the United States during the 1800's.

I will- take notes and answer comprehension questions.

Essential Question:
Why did Chinese Immigrants migrate to the United States?

Word Cloud

What are some reasons someone would be forced to leave their home country?

Multiple Choice

Which immigrant group was responsible for building the railroads in the U.S?

• Chinese immigrants
• Native American immigrants
• European immigrants
• Mexican immigrants

During the mid 1800s the U.S. saw a large arrival of Chinese immigrants

• Where: mostly in the west coast, think California and Oregon

• What: many Chinese immigrants settled in the U.S. and worked on building the Transcontinental Railroad

• Why: originally coming to join the gold rush in the west to gain wealth

Chinese Push/Pull Factors

Religious/political freedom
Economic opportunities

Pull Factors

Religious oppression
Political issues
Oppression
No economic opportunities

Push Factors

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be considered a "Push Factor"

• High standard of living
• Peaceful environment
• Economic stability
• Political instability

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be considered a "Pull Factor"

• Religious Oppression

• Lack of basic amenities
• Political instability
• Job opportunities

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immigrants migrated to the United States and were the main group responsible for constructing the ​

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They mostly settled in the ​

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United States. A ​

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is something negative that makes someone want to leave their home country. A ​

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is something positive that attracts someone to a new country.