Chinese migrants refers to individuals from China who left their homeland and immigrated to America during the late 19th century in search of better economic opportunities, particularly during the California Gold Rush.
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Angel Island: Angel Island was an immigration station located in San Francisco Bay where Chinese immigrants were detained and questioned upon arrival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Transcontinental Railroad: The Transcontinental Railroad was a railway system that connected the East Coast with the West Coast of the United States, providing transportation for goods and people, including Chinese migrants.
Chinese Exclusion Act: The Chinese Exclusion Act was a law passed in 1882 that prohibited most forms of immigration from China to the United States, severely limiting opportunities for Chinese migrants.