When:
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2021 6:00p -
7:00p
Where:
https://www.americanancestors.org/American-Inspiration-Author-Series#mn
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
EventScheduled
OnlineEventAttendanceMode
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
History, Virtual & Streaming
Event website:
https://www.americanancestors.org/American-Inspiration-Author-Series#mn
In roughly five decades, between 1848 and 1899, more gold was removed from the earth than had been mined in the 3,000 preceding years, bringing untold wealth to individuals and nations. But friction between Chinese and white settlers on the goldfields of California, Australia, and South Africa catalyzed a global battle over “the Chinese Question”: would the United States and the British Empire outlaw Chinese immigration? Join us for a discussion of these definitive cultural and political movements which impact us to this day, featuring two remarkable authors and experts on the topics of Chinese-American history and immigration.
