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Essay / The experience of Chinese immigration - 1280
The experience of Chinese immigration went through difficult times, under English domination. They struggled to survive through racism, hard work, and acceptance. Although many came to Canada to make their lives and those of their children successful and secure. It couldn't just be given away until adversity gave them the life they hoped for one day. By early 1858, the Chinese community had begun to come to different parts of Canada because of the push and pull factors that had brought them here. Due to the lack of workers in the British Columbia region, the Chinese were able to obtain jobs in the gold mines. Most Chinese were asked to build roads, clear areas and build highways, but were poorly paid due to racism. The Chinese today are considered one of the most successful races in Canada due to the push and pull factors they faced, the racism that caused them to decline, and the Chinese community today 'today. The history of Chinese immigration forced them to earn a living or work for what they wanted to one day become known for. Before the Chinese arrived in Canada, problems had arisen in their country of origin. At the time, most European countries came to China to sell goods, when they suddenly lost to Britain in the Opium War of 1842 to 1860. This forced China to open ports to trade in Europe. This devastating problem made the Chinese community worried, knowing that Europeans would invade the territory. After the Chinese capitulation to Brittan, they were asked to pay massive fees. The payment affected China's annual treasury revenues, which were ultimately financed by higher taxes on citizens. Since...... middle of paper...... deserved and the education they had hoped the children's generation would receive. After working on the railroads, gold mining, construction and fishing, they realized this would be home. The Chinese are active in their communities and respond to Canada's policies. They gave themselves a name that will be remembered and valued. Their fight against racism and discrimination made them stronger, knowing that if they had not stood up to this nation, every Chinese-Canadian citizen would have fallen. Seeing their community today shows their passion and love for their culture and morals. Chinese-Canadian immigrants are considered until today as one of the most successful immigrants: achieving the highest grades, more jobs given to Chinese, focused on culture and those who suffered through the Canada to earn their place..