Asian American Timeline

By jaeziejo
  • First Arrival of Chinese Immigrants in the US

    First Arrival of Chinese Immigrants in the US

    Their arrival was primarily based on the gold rush and their desire to make money for their families.
  • Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad

    Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad

    Chinese immigrants played an integral role in the construction of the transcontinental railroad. This was extremely difficult and dangerous work.
  • The Chinese Exclusion Act

    The Chinese Exclusion Act

    This act halted Chinese immigration and separated families.
  • Beginning of Japanese Immigration

    Beginning of Japanese Immigration

    The Japanese bring their families and immigrate to California and Hawaii.
  • California Alien Land Law

    California Alien Land Law

    The government passes a law that forbade Japanese from owning property. This slows the growth and immigration of the Japanese in America.
  • Immigration Act

    Immigration Act

    This stops all Asian immigration to the United States. This limits the growth and impact they have in the US.
  • Japanese Internment Camps

    Japanese Internment Camps

    Lasting from 1942-1945 Japanese internment camps were a result of the Pearl Harbor Bombing. In these camps, the Japanese were forced to undergo brutal conditions and even death.
  • Immigration and Nationality Act

    Immigration and Nationality Act

    This act defines and regulates issues of citizenship for immigrants. This resulted in many families being reunited and more people immigrating to America.
  • Vietnamese Refugees Arrive

    Vietnamese Refugees Arrive

    During the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese citizens rushed to America for freedom and protection.
  • Asian Americans Fight Stereotypes

    Asian Americans Fight Stereotypes

    Continuing into present times, Asian Americans are often stereotype and affected with prejudism. They are put under pressure to be smart and beautiful.