Discusses the reasons Chinese people left their homeland to come to North America, the experiences immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to the North American society.
Introduction: The changing face of the United States Introduction: The changing face of Canada Beyond Gold Mountain The era of revolution Coming to America From Chinatown to the suburbs Blending traditions Tongs and troubles Part of the mosaic, part of the melting pot Famous Chinese Americans Glossary Further reading Internet resources Beyond Gold Mountain The era of revolution Coming to America From Chinatown to the suburbs Blending traditions Tongs and troubles Part of the mosaic, part of the melting pot