Railroad Workers of the 1800s

The video explores the experiences of Chinese railroad workers in the 1800s, highlighting their migration during the California Gold Rush and subsequent recruitment for railroad construction. It details the hazardous working conditions, discrimination, and low wages they faced. The video also covers the anti-Chinese sentiment leading to exclusionary laws and the development of Chinatowns as Chinese immigrants sought better opportunities despite ongoing discrimination.

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