This set of primary and secondary sources includes illustrations, photographs, letters to the editor, speeches, newspaper articles, business directories, and interviews that describe contributions made by Chinese immigrants to the development of British Columbia from 1850–1880.
Student Tasks
Did Chinese immigrants make important contributions to the development of British Columbia from 1850–1880?
Historical Context for Teachers
Early history of British Columbia
Arrival of Chinese in British Columbia
Chinese workers in British Columbia
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