Presented by Your Teacher CHINESE IMMIGRATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON TEXAS ©2012, TESCCC Grade 7 Unit 9, Lesson 2.

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Presented by Your Teacher CHINESE IMMIGRATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON TEXAS ©2012, TESCCC Grade 7 Unit 9, Lesson 2

CHINESE IMMIGRATION – 5 FACTS 1.The Chinese immigrated to Texas during the 19 th century and contributed to the growth of Texas. 2.Most Chinese immigrants came to Texas from California. ©2012, TESCCC

CHINESE IMMIGRATION – 5 FACTS 3.The Chinese Exclusion Act, however, limited immigration from China for 6 decades. 4.The Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed in As a result, the Chinese population in Texas boomed from 710 in 1882 to 25,461 by ©2012, TESCCC

WHY DID CHINESE IMMIGRANTS SETTLE IN TEXAS – 3 REASONS Many Chinese immigrants had previously been peasants arriving in United States to serve as laborers, such as railroad workers. Chinese immigrants also came to Texas to work as sharecroppers and farm laborers. A main reason for Chinese immigration was to earn money for families back home, with the intent to go back to China eventually. ©2012, TESCCC

WHY DID THE CHINESE COME TO TEXAS? Many remain in Texas to opening small businesses and work the land. ©2012, TESCCC

MAP OF CHINESE IMMIGRATION Map from map/texas.shtml No date included Map created by – Your Teacher Austin Houston El Paso Legend: Places Chinese Immigrants Settled ©2012, TESCCC

MAP OF CHINESE IMMIGRATION Many first settled in the El Paso area as sharecroppers and farm laborers Then they settled in the Austin and Houston areas Austin Houston El Paso ©2012, TESCCC

IMPACT ON COTTON, CATTLE, AND RAILROAD Chinese immigrants helped to expand the railroad across Texas, which helped farmers and ranchers get their products to market. Additionally, immigrants helped to plant and harvest agricultural crops. New businesses contributed to the urbanization of Texas cities and town. ©2012, TESCCC

CHINESE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS In many U.S. urban areas, Chinese immigrants have gathered and established communities together often referred to as “Chinatown.” Introduces new of foods and a different type of cuisine. Traditional celebration including observing the Chinese (lunar) New Year. ©2012, TESCCC

CHINESE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS Chinese culture has traditionally tended to emphasize family solidarity and the high value of education. Chinese immigrants continue to pass knowledge and traditions of the Chinese languages and culture to the American-born generation. ©2012, TESCCC

OVERALL EFFECT Chinese immigration contributed to growth of the railroad, agriculture, and small business. Chinese immigrants flourish today in may ways including owning businesses, training and working as professionals. Chinese immigration contributes to the economy and unique Texas culture. ©2012, TESCCC