Chinese Immigration 1850 (jan 1, 1850 – jul 13, 1850)
Description:
Why did they Immigrate-Chinese immigrants first flocked to the United States in the 1850s, eager to escape the economic chaos in China and to try their luck at the California gold rush. When the Gold Rush ended, Chinese Americans were considered cheap labor. ... Hostility had been growing toward the Chinese American workers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1850
jul 13, 1850
~ 6 months