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The Asian people were attracted by the gold fields of California. When the Asians first arrived they were welcomed because of all the work they did, but once they staked claims in the gold fields white men drove them off. Discrimination against Chinese Americans and other Asians continued for many decades after the gold rush. Even though they were discriminated against they still stayed in California to help it grow. They farmed, irrigated, and reclaimed vast stretches of land. Though life in Ireland was cruel immigrati