Far West to Northwest By OliviaHoh Apr 15, 1849 Gold dicovered in California. Hence the '49ers. Period: Apr 15, 1849 to Apr 15, 1850 California population increased drastically. Crime rates went up, government forced to put its big boy pants on. Apr 15, 1850 Chinese immigration began Period: Apr 15, 1850 to Apr 15, 1890 Chinese population grew from 4,018-107,488 Apr 15, 1862 Huge plot of land set aside for Trans Continental railroad. Apr 15, 1877 90% Rail workers were Chinese Apr 15, 1879 President Hayes vetos Exclusion Act
