USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -At the peak of gold rush immigration in 1852, 20, 000 Chinese immigrated to California, out of a total of 67, 000 people, thus, Chinese immigrants accounted for nearly 30% of all immigrants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Before the discovery of gold, the territory’s population was approximately 160, 000, the vast majority of whom were Native Americans. By about 1855, more than 300, 000 people had arrived. Most were Americans, though a number of settlers also came from China, Europe, and South America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Between 1849 and 1853, about 24, 000 young Chinese men immigrated to California. Chinese immigrants soon found that many Americans did not welcome them.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Taoist temple was a source of strength for early Chinese American pioneers. Worship was usually done individually, rather than in congregations.

Detailed explanation-5: -The discovery of gold in California kicked off the largest mass migration in US history. Whites, Blacks, Latin Americans, and Chinese immigrated to the territory in the hopes of striking it rich.