What were their influences to the United State?

Though, Chinese American had many influences to China, at the same time, they had some effects to the United State.

 The most obvious is the economy. Chinese laborers are especially important to the United State at that time. They work as cheap laborers, but they work hard and long-time every day. They helped the United State to build railroad, work in the factories and open the rich resource for the low price. They contributed a lot on the economy in the United State, especially during the Civil War; so many companies wanted employ Chinese laborers.

There were many Chinese foods were introduced into the United State in 19^th Century. We could find a lot of Chinese restaurants in the small or large town, especially in the Chinatown. And many American like to eat in the Chinese restaurants, especially the Guangdong cuisine. Chinese tea also was very famous in the 19^th century in the United State. There also had many unique ingredients were introduced into the United State, such as soy sauce and ginger (1). Many America use those ingredients to cook in the family.

The traditional festivals in China also affect the United State. The most important festivals in China are New Year and Spring Break. They are also the school holiday in the United State. Chinese American celebrated holidays with family just like Chinese.

The Chinese spot--- Chinatown also the huge influence to the United State. Many Americas like shopping or walking in the Chinatown, because they can know more Chinese cultures there. Also, Chinatown was very famous in the world, it motivated many other foreigners come to the United State to visit.

Day by day, Chinese American had more influences to the United State. As they influence their country, they also influence the United State.  They were the bridge of these two countries.  

                                                            Citation

(1)   "Chinese Immigration to the United States." Chinese Immigration. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2013.