What are the three circumstances that led to Taishan’s transformation into an emigration community
In-class Discussion Questions on Dreaming of Gold, Dreaming of Home
1) What are the three circumstances that led to Taishan’s transformation into an emigration community? (pp.17-18)
2) What is Taishan’s geographical position (near the ports)? Name some of the common destinations for Taishan emigration.(24)
3) How did the improvement of transportation and media promote/stimulate Taishan emigration to California? (32)
4) What is the role of Gold Mountain Firms within the networks of trade and banking system? (34-40)
1) What are the three circumstances that led to Taishan’s transformation into an emigration community? (pp.17-18)
2) What is Taishan’s geographical position (near the ports)? Name some of the common destinations for Taishan emigration.(24)
3) How did the improvement of transportation and media promote/stimulate Taishan emigration to California? (32)
4) What is the role of Gold Mountain Firms within the networks of trade and banking system? (34-40)
