Evolution of Immigration

To fully understand why there had been unjust treatment of specific ethnic groups in the history of Canada, it is important for one... to explore them in light of historical circumstances. Exploration of the similarities and differences between Chinese immigrants in the 19th century and Chinese immigrants of the 20th century will help one gain a good understanding of a major part of Canada’s history and how the society today came to be established.
 
Evolution of Immigration

Ruth Chen

Grade 11

Henry Wise Wood High School
Calgary, Alberta

I was interested in researching the immigration of Chinese people in the past to gain an appreciation of the privileges I have today.

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