Latino and Asian Americans in the California Gold Rush

Reports:

Title:: Latino and Asian Americans in the California Gold Rush
Author(s):: Thomas, Adrianna
Smith, Raymond Arthur
Date:: 2009
Type:: Reports
Department:: Political Science
Permanent URL:: http://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:8417
Series:: Majority Rule and Minority Rights Issue Briefs
Abstract:: This issue brief will focus on the treatment of Latino and Asian Americans during the California Gold Rush. Both minority groups immigrated to United States during the 1800s in search for a better life. During this time the search for gold was at an all time high, providing jobs to many immigrants.
Subject(s):: Hispanic American studies
Asian American studies