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Gold dicovered in California.
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California population increased drastically.
Crime rates went up, government forced to put its big boy pants on. -
Chinese immigration began
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Chinese population grew from 4,018-107,488
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Huge plot of land set aside for Trans Continental railroad.
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90% Rail workers were Chinese
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President Hayes vetos Exclusion Act