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Birth
My name is Phil Pacho. I was born in China and grew up here until 1853, I moved to America. When I was litlle we were poor. I am not poor poor, but not enough to support myseslf. I hope to come to America to get at least more of what I have been getting. -
Arrive at Angel Island
Angel Island
I arrive at Angel Island. I am by my self because I have no family. Its 2:16 and I am waiting in line. Its now 2:53 and I am finally getting checked on for any diseases. I made some new friends there too. I havent seen them since though. -
Job
Transcontinental Railroad
I didn't bring anything with me to help me. 20 minutes into time I was offered 2 jobs. One to work on the railroad. 2 to work on steel. They also offered me food a house and more. I just have to vote for them. -
California Gold Rush
I went to get the newspaper. The front headline reads "Gold, Gold Gold" I read the article and there is gold in a river nearby. I get my pan and I head out in search of gold. I didnt get lucky but I got a little bit out of it. -
Job
it is my first day of work. I am working on the Transcontinental Railroad. Talking to the other chinese immigrants, they have similar lives like me. Even though working on this railroad is dangerous, I still like it. It keeps me moving and it supports me. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act was approved on May 6, 1882. Very few Chinese could enter the country under that law. I am lucky and glad I came here before the law was approved. If I wanted to leave the country, I would need a certificate to re-enter.
