Chinese Immigration Gold Mountain 1

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Chinese Immigration Gold Mountain 1

• Answers for Reading
• Only enemies of the imperial court would choose
  to abandon the greatest civilization on Earth
• Agricultural productivity in China could not keep
  pace with rapid population growth, and wealth was
  concentrated in the hands of a small land-owning
  class
• The gold rush of 1849 in

Bitter Labour 2

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• The 17,000 Chinese who helped build the railway
  were paid half as much as white workers. This
  wage differential was the norm for Chinese in
  Canada well into the 1930s
• Answers could include different colour,
  language, culture, work ethic, religion, sent
  money home to China

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Humiliation Day 3

• Answers for Reading
• Canada celebrated Dominion Day, a time of
  belonging, yet the Chinese were banned from
  entering the country and treated poorly
• Immigration restrictions prevented Chinese men
  from bringing in their wives and families

Post War Revival 4

• Answers for Reading
• Mostly middle class
• They had to show a net worth of at least 500,000
  and investment in a Canadian business venture of
  at least 250,000

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Bridge Builders 5

• Answers for Reading
• Called Bridge Builders because Chinese were
  becoming influential and had a voice in the
  political circles of power

Gold Mountain II 6

• Answers for Reading
• Enticements with tall tales of easy prosperity
  overseas
• Coastal provinces such as Fujian are far more
  prosperous than most inland areas in China
• Answers will vary