ASIAN AM 160 Lecture 6: Asian American History Lecture 6

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1868 and 1869, 1st documented case of japanese immigration to america American, dutch, and german seaman smuggled several hundreds out of japan to work in hawaii, guam, and california. Treated so badly, 1869 japanese government brought 40 home, forbade immigration: did not want japanese to be seen as inferior. In 1885 sanctioned first shipload of japanese contract laborers to hawaii. Managed through american consul general of hawaii: desperately needed immigrant workers for the many sugar plantations. Over 29,000 japanese men and women came to work on sugar plantations on 3 year contract: worked 10-12 hours/day for 26 days/month. In 1894 immigration turned over to private companies. 1850 - 1920 about 300,000 japanese, chinese, koreans, filipinos immigrated to hawaii. Depletion of native population: due to diseases and poverty. Mainly poverty: 1853 - 97, 1920 - 16. 3% Increase in japanese population: 1853 - 0, 1920 - 42. 7, most dominant group in hawaii. Small caucasian population: 1853 - 2, 1920 - 7. 7%

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