Historian's Answer Sheet

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And They Came to the StreetsThat Were Paved With Gold

Why did Chinese immigrants come to California? Remember to include information on what was happening both in China and California.

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How many Chinese came to California in the years 1849-1852? _________________

How would you describe numbers as they appeared year to year?

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What do you attribute to the change in numbers each year?

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