6 Questions
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
A law that prevented Chinese immigrants from entering the US for 10 years unless entering for temporary stays related to business or education
What was the main industry that Chinese immigrants found work in during the 1860s?
Construction of railroads
What is xenophobia?
A fear or hatred of foreigners
What was the cause of the Gold Rush in California?
A new settler discovered gold in a riverbed
What was the nickname given to the people who rushed to California in search of gold?
49ers
What was the treatment of Chinese immigrants during the Gold Rush?
They were discriminated against and labeled as 'celestials'
Test your knowledge of the California Gold Rush and its impact on marginalized communities with this quiz! Explore the challenges faced by groups like the Chinese during this lawless time in California's history. See how much you know about the "wild west" era and its lasting effects on the state. Keywords: California Gold Rush, marginalized communities, Chinese, lawless, wild west.
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