Chinese Migration, Railroad Labor, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Chinese Migration, Railroad Labor, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Chinese Migration, Railroad Labor, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Students analyze Chinese migration, the role of Chinese labor on the Transcontinental Railroad, and how rising anti-Chinese sentiment produced the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.

Chinese Migration, Railroad Labor, and the Chinese Exclusion Act

Price

$19.14per class

$19.14

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
12–18
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
5

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Class Experience

This course traces mid-1800s Chinese migration, the labor contributions and working conditions of Chinese railroad workers, and the rise of anti-Chinese policies culminating in the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Learners examine primary sources—photographs, payroll records, and worker accounts—to analyze how labor, public rhetoric, and law shaped policy and immigrant experiences, and to consider enduring legal and social consequences.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe push and pull factors behind Chinese migration

  • Explain the role of Chinese laborers in completing the Transcontinental Railroad

  • Analyze working conditions and the economic contributions of Chinese railroad workers

  • Evaluate how anti-Chinese sentiment influenced public policy

  • Explain the provisions and significance of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act

Meet Your Instructor

Ms. Sonali Bajpai

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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