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Which industry initially attracted Chinese immigrants to Canada in the 1850s?
Which industry initially attracted Chinese immigrants to Canada in the 1850s?
- Farming
- Manufacturing
- Fishing
- Mining (correct)
What job did Chinese workers take on after the gold rush was over?
What job did Chinese workers take on after the gold rush was over?
- Construction (correct)
- Manufacturing
- Fishing
- Farming
Why did thousands of Chinese men move to Canada during the 1880s?
Why did thousands of Chinese men move to Canada during the 1880s?
- To work on completing the Canadian Pacific Railway (correct)
- To pursue higher education
- To start their own businesses
- To work in the fishing industry
What action did the Canadian government take to discourage Chinese immigration after the completion of the railway?
What action did the Canadian government take to discourage Chinese immigration after the completion of the railway?
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What was the effect of raising the Head Tax on Chinese immigrants in 1900 and 1903?
What was the effect of raising the Head Tax on Chinese immigrants in 1900 and 1903?
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