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At first, the immigrants who arrived in California were accepted with indifference by the residents. The Chinese added to the sparse labor force needed to establish mines, build railroads, and develop cities. Chan observes, "These men were an indispensable work force that helped to build the American West" (23). However, the Euro-American workers began to feel threatened by laborers they perceived as taking jobs away from them. Others were distrust

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