I am not quite clear on the intent of your thesis statement, but I suggest this: With dreams of opportunity and success, many immigrants came to California to pursue economic wealth, higher education, and career achievement . But although many immigrants failed to achieve their California dream, some continued to strive to achieve it , because California provides opportunities and abundant resources that were lacking in other places , even if they worked hard.
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