The Chinese In BC
- First arrived for work in the California Gold Rush
- Many immigrants came to BC for the Cariboo Gold Rush
- After the gold rush, they stayed and reworked claims
- Many volunteered to work the dangerous jobs of the CPR for extra pay
- Many were payed little to none because of living expenses
- All immigrants were forced to pay a head tax
- Chinese were discriminated until the late 20th century
Summary
Chinese immigrants came to BC mainly because of the Gold Rush and labour was requested to help with the danger work of the CPR. The chinese were paid poorly and discriminated greatly until recent times.
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