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When you open the Gmail app, it should display "Inbox" at the top above your account name. If not, tap the account and you can select it from the folder list that appears.
Also in Gmail, go to Menu/Settings/<Account_Name> and check both that sync is enabled and that the sync period is suitable for you. I use a 30 day sync - anything older than that will have been dealt with and no longer important.