Celestial (Chinese)

Celestial (Chinese)

Celestial was a race-specific term used to describe Chinese immigrants in the United States, Canada and Australia during the 19th century. The term was widely used in the popular mass media of the day." [http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=103076430&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=8829&RQT=309&VName=HNP The Wyoming Massacre] ," "New York Times" (1857-Current file); 6 September, 1885; pg. 7, ProQuest Historical Newspapers The "New York Times" (1851 - 2003). Retrieved 12 March, 2007.] "The Chinese Massacre," "The National Police Gazette", September 19, 1885, no. 418, pg 2.] The term is derived from their status as subjects of the Son of Heaven, the Chinese Emperor.Fact|date=March 2007

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