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**by Tommy Quiere** **Religion (Worldview): Taoism** Chinese believed in Taoism, because they believed that Tao was a path that they had to prepare for by heightening their “Ki” (Life Energy) The Three "Jewels" are the basic virtues in Taoism. The Three "Jewels" are compassion, moderation and humility. They are also translated as kindness, simplicity, and modesty. **Population in the United States:** 3,538,407 As of the 2007 Census.
 * The Chinese: A Perspective on American History**
 * Introduction: ** ** China is the largest and most populated country in the world, and has a large Government. ** They were a very large trading country with access to very large part of china. The Chinese then shaped American history by mixing their culture and imports.
 * HISTORY:**

**1492: Columbus’ Arrival in the Americas** Chinese are fighting over Qing Dynasty, while China is being divided by surroundings nations.

**1521: Cortes Encounters the Aztecs in Mexico** Chinese are fighting over Qing Dynasty, while China is being divided by surroundings nations.

**1607: English Colonists Arrive at Jamestown** Chinese are fighting over Qing Dynasty, while China is being divided by surroundings nations.

**1687: English Colonies Expand** Chinese are fighting over Qing Dynasty, while China is being divided by surroundings nations.

**1776-1787: American Revolution; U.S. Constitution** Chinese are fighting over Qing Dynasty; China has now gained independence as a country.

**1802: Tlingit Battle the Russians at Sitka** The Qing Dynasty war has been settled. Imported religion is being practiced causing a religious debate. Other countries take notice of china and offer import and trade.

**1839: The Amistad; the Trail of Tears** N/A N/A
 * 1850: Fugitive Slave Law Made**

**1863: The U.S. Civil War; Emancipation Proclamation** N/A

**1890: Westward Movement; Reform Movements** Chinese now immigrate to explore the new world of America and discover a new lifestyle. Chinese aren’t given work opportunities in America due to racism and linguistics. China also takes interest in the gold rush.

**2009: Today** America now has to deal with illegal Chinese immigrants.

**Works Cited:** [|Chinese at Wikipedia]