Railroad Workers of the 1800s

The video explores the experiences of Chinese railroad workers in the 1800s, highlighting their migration during the California Gold Rush and subsequent recruitment for railroad construction. It details the hazardous working conditions, discrimination, and low wages they faced. The video also covers the anti-Chinese sentiment leading to exclusionary laws and the development of Chinatowns as Chinese immigrants sought better opportunities despite ongoing discrimination.

What was one of the main reasons Chinese immigrants were initially welcomed to California in the 1840s?

• To participate in the Gold Rush

• To help with agricultural development

• To work in the textile industry

• To serve in the military

What was a significant risk faced by Chinese railroad workers during construction?

• Dynamite blasts and tunnel collapses

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

• Attacks by wild animals

• Flooding of work sites

How did Chinese workers attempt to address the wage disparity and harsh treatment in 1867?

• By leaving the country

• By petitioning the government

• By going on strike

• By forming a labor union

What was the primary goal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• To provide citizenship to Chinese immigrants

• To encourage Chinese entrepreneurship

• To limit Chinese immigration

• To promote Chinese cultural exchange

What was one of the reasons for the development of Chinatowns in the United States?

• To create tourist attractions

• To provide a safe haven from discrimination

• To promote Chinese cuisine

• To establish trade centers

Which act specifically targeted Chinese women by restricting their immigration to the United States?

• The Naturalization Act

• The Immigration Act

• The Page Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

What was a common stereotype associated with Chinatowns in the late 1800s?

• Hubs of educational excellence

• Centers of technological innovation

• Dens of immoral behavior

• Models of urban planning