What event helped increase Chinese immigrants to the US?

The California Gold Rush, beginning in 1848, significantly increased Chinese Immigration to the United States. Many Chinese immigrants sought economic opportunities and the prospect of wealth as they flocked to California in search of gold. This migration continued as they also contributed to infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. The influx of Chinese immigrants during this period laid the groundwork for future communities and cultural exchanges in the U.S.