5 Questions
Which industry initially attracted Chinese immigrants to Canada in the 1850s?
Mining
What job did Chinese workers take on after the gold rush was over?
Construction
Why did thousands of Chinese men move to Canada during the 1880s?
To work on completing the Canadian Pacific Railway
What action did the Canadian government take to discourage Chinese immigration after the completion of the railway?
Imposed a tax on Chinese immigrants
What was the effect of raising the Head Tax on Chinese immigrants in 1900 and 1903?
It significantly reduced Chinese immigration to Canada
Test your knowledge on Chinese immigration to Canada with this quiz! Explore the history of Chinese immigrants, their contributions to the gold rush and Canadian Pacific Railway, and the challenges they faced with discriminatory taxes.
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