Korean Americans

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  • Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is Passed

    This act prohibited the Chinese to immigrate to other countries, Since they were not allowed to work at the sugar plantations in Hawaii, the Japanese and Korean were recruited instead.

  • Koreans Arrive in Hawaii

    Korean immigrants arrive in Hawaii on the U.S. Gaelic in hope for a better life. They start working in sugar plantations

  • Gentlemen's Agreement

    This act prohibited immigration of new Japanese laborers, but allowed the Japanese already in the United States to parents, wives, and children to the country.

  • Immigration Act of 1924

    This act limited the immigration of aliens into the United States, particularly the Japanese
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    World War II

  • Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor

    Japanese troops attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and bring the United States into World War 2

  • Japan Separates From Korea

    Japan surrenders to the Allies, and Korea separates from Japan's rule. They celebrate after being 36 years under their rule.

  • U.S. Troops Station in South Korea

    U.S. troops arrive at Inchon and occupy Korea south of the 38th parallel.

  • War Brides Act is Entitled

    The War Brides Act allowed alien spouses and minor children to immigrate to the United States following World War 2
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    The Korean War

  • McCarran-Walter Act is Established

    This act (also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act) removed the ban of Asian immigration to the United States

  • The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 is Passed

    This act (also known as the Hart-Celler Act) established a new immigration policy in order to reunite families and bringing skilled work to the U.S.