Chinese Immigrants

When did the news of California's gold reach China?

• 1848

• 1851

• 1849

• 1850

What did most Chinese immigrants hope to do after earning money through gold mining?

• Become farmers

• Return to their hometown

• Settle in the United States

• Open a shop

How did Chinese miners find wealth in the mines of California?

• Through cooperation and hard work

• Through deception

• By purchasing mines

• Through theft

What measures did American miners take against Chinese miners?

• Provide help

• Impose taxes

• Invite cooperation

• Give rewards

Which nationality were the majority of workers for the Central Pacific Railroad Company?

• Canadians

• Mexicans

• Chinese

• Americans

In 1882, which act did the United States Congress pass to restrict Chinese immigration?

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Immigration Act

• Tax Act

• Labor Act

When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

• 1865

• 1867

• 1869

• 1871