The Asians were discriminated against by the immigration laws.
Some were able to open their own small business, which allowed them to eke out a living. They were denied service in most white establishments. This led to the development of a picture bride business.Īsian immigrants faced a great deal of discrimination.
Most could not bring their families and could not marry white women. They only jobs they found were low paying jobs that other workers didn't want. Eventually many Asians can to America looking for jobs. The planters intentionally played one group against the other so they couldn't write and act as one labor group in their demands for higher wagers and better conditions.Īsians immigration to the mainland began in response to labor demands due to industrialization and the building of railroads. They lived in crowded conditions.Įventually, workers were recruited from other occupations and this led to conflict between the groups. They left their families behind and worked long and hard hours in the fields. Many of the Chinese signed labor contracts in China that provided for passage and the terms of their employment. In Hawaii there was an need for plantation workers, and the growers began to import Chinese workers. Many did not find it.Īsian immigration began because of the need for labor. Most came to America and Hawaii with hopes and dreams of a better life. The book concentrates on Chinese, Filipino, Japanese and Indian immigrants, although other Asian immigrants are also discussed. Strangers From a Different Shore, by Ronald Takaki, is a study of Asian Americans.
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