The History of the Chinese Immigrants into the United States

In the late 1800s to the early 1900s, Chinese immigrants migrated to the United States. In The History of Chinese Immigration to the U.S., Leo Luo’s contended, â€Å"These foreigners came in three separate time periods: 1849-1882, 1882-1965, and 1965 to today.† (Luo) From 1849 to 1965, the Chinese wanted to earn more money to send back to their families in China because the economy was dramatically decreasing. The Chinese heard about the Gold Rush in California and began to move to the United States. When they first migrated to the United States, they were placed in harsh conditions and were discriminated without knowing what they had done to the Americans. Their children had to go to school with a variety of races besides whites. Many Chinese immigrants moved to United States for freedom, gold, and jobs, and as a result, Americans created laws against the Chinese, and placed them in Angel Island. The Chinese have heard about the hopes and freedom in America, wher e in China, they were not allowed to have their own dreams. China had been involved in the Opium Wars with Britain. The Opium Wars had begun by Britain continually exporting opium to China illegally. This resulted major downfalls in the society and the economy. The reason for the first Opium War in 1839 started because of trade. Britain eventually defeated China and took control over Hong Kong Island. The second Opium War in 1856 started because of imperialism with the joining of France and India. In theShow MoreRelatedChinese Exclusion Act Of 18821608 Words   |  7 Pagesimpoverished Chinese to seek employment opportunities in the United States. Americans, however, did not welcome them. During the Panic of 1873, after the Gold Rush ended, competition for jobs became fierce. The jobs were mostly given to Americans. Out of desperation, the Chinese workers agreed to work for less salary than their American counterparts. Consequently, union workers rose up for their rightful j obs. With pressure from unions and anti-Chinese organizations, Congress passed the Chinese ExclusionRead MoreThe Shanghai Girl ï ¿ ½Ã¯ ¿ ½Ã¯ ¿ ½ Is The Chinese American Writer1401 Words   |  6 Pages《Shanghai Girls》 is the Chinese-American writer, Lisa See published in 2009. In this novel, the theme of the novel is often interpreted as describing her emotions. About her life in China and the United States, with plenty of space describes the life of Chinese immigrants and her mentality, and appearing the homesick theme of the novel. This article focus on China s Shanghai, Angel Island in United States and Los Angeles, those three places for basic point. And show the protagonist pearl and MayRead MoreThe Immigration Of The United States1215 Words   |  5 Pageslamp beside the golden door.† Large number of immigrants came to the United States during the late 1800’s and the early1900 s. Many European immigrants entered the United States through th e processing Center Ellis Island, while the Chinese immigrants entered the United States through Angel Island. The immigrants went through many medical and oral exams before they were allowed to enter the country. Today the United States allows immigrants into the country as long as they go through a legalRead MoreWhy Did Chinese Immigrate to the United States?1053 Words   |  5 PagesWhy did Chinese immigrate to the United States? After civil war had settled down, many immigrants came to America to live from many countries such as Germany, Ireland, and England. There are as many as 12 million immigrants at this time. Regarding Chinese immigration, they immigrated to the United States from 1849 to 1882. Between this period, America had California Gold Rush, which is one of the reasons Chinese people immigrated. Because the Chinese Exclusion Act was taken into practice, no moreRead MoreImmigrants Coming to America867 Words   |  3 PagesIn the late 1800’s and early 1900’s many immigrants came to the United States for a better way of life. I chose this particular question because I am first generation American. My parents were born in Sicily; my great grandparents came to the United States in the early 1900’s. My grandmother was born in the United States 1904, although she was born in America her parents did not choose to remain in the United States. Longing for their home land my great grandparents moved the family back toRead MoreChinese Immigrants And The United States928 Words   |  4 PagesIntroduction to Chinese Americans The beginning of Chinese immigration to the United States first started in the 19th century, the political unrest and economic pressures in China and the Gold Rush era in California prompted thousands of Chinese immigrants to migrate to the United States to search for temporary work, and to seek for the dreams of gold in the 1850s. Many of them arrived in America hoping to acquired wealth to send money back to support their families and hoping to return back toRead MoreBorders Are One Of The Most Pervasive Topics In Contemporary1720 Words   |  7 Pagesit or not, borderlands history has greatly influenced the perceptions and attitudes that are held towards borders today. Rhetoric today is focused on keeping immigrants out, winning the war on drugs, and bringing the United States back to its original glory (which in fact, was not glorious, but rather put white men on a pedestal). Borderlands history reminds us that immigrants are going to cross the border, regardless of the challen ges put in front of them by United States laws or border patrol.Read MoreThe Motivations of the 19th Century American Anti-chinese Movement1377 Words   |  6 PagesIn the late 19th century, a national wide anti-Chinese movement took place in the United States of America. The Chinese immigrants were excluded by the Native Americans. Their stores were stolen; their houses were burned down and even worse, many of them were killed. However, if we refer back the history of America, we will find that the early Chinese immigrants were accepted by Americans and were not the immediate targets of hostility or violence. In addition, the prosperity of America, especiallyRead MoreChinese Immigrants Of Los Angeles1485 Words   |  6 PagesChinese Immigrants in Los Angeles The Chinese immigrant is one of the largest group in the United States. Looking back the history of U.S., most people believe that the first Chinese immigrants came to California during the Gold Rush period. Also, the Chinese community is one of the largest and oldest ethnic group of Asian Americans. Some researchers consider the history of ethnic Chinese in Southern California relates to three periods. In my opinion, I would like to say that there are four majorRead MoreEssay On Christian Church1101 Words   |  5 PagesThe present situation of Chinese Christians in the United States The congregations of the Chinese Christian church The Chinese Christian church in the United States often has ethnic characteristics, but different Chinese churches often have special concentration in the composition of the congregation, which reflects the tide of Chinese immigrants in different stages. For example, descendants of early immigrants from southern China usually have their fixed church. International students from the