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European Coutries Take Over
During this time period, {from the 1860's to the 1920s} the European coutries, particularly England and Portugal, were searching for world dominance. The English and Portuguese both took over Western Africa, and the English took over Emeka's home country of Ghana. Emeka decides to leave after many years of English control. -
Emeka goes on Ship to America
Emeka embarks on a journey to the promised land, America. While he has never seen the place, Emeka has heard great things about it and is very excited. -
The Long Wait
Citizenship does not come easily, thanks to the naturalization act. -
Gets good job, decides on plan
Emeka decides that if he wanted to eventually go to the west, he would have to save up. He gets a job at a food packaging industry. The pay is not too good or bad, so he at least gets to stay in an okay condo for a while. He is living in New York City. -
Finally!
After 5 years, Emeka has finally saved up enough money to get himself over to the west and live a good life there. -
The Train Ride
The easiest way to get to the west is by train, so that is what Emeka chooses. The Train Ride isn't exactly ideal, though. The Train is crammed and the food quality is terrible. -
Destinaiton Reached
After 5 long months, the train finally reaches its destination in Kansas, USA. In just a few mere days, the race for the best land will be on. -
Go!
In the 100 year aniversary of the country's freedom Emeka and thousands of others set out to find the best land possible, either on feet or horseback. Emeka's smart money-saving technique pays off, as he is able to buy a horse and use that to his advantage. He finds good land, and is able to grow good crops. -
Land Takeover
Emeka learned in Ghana that his head always needed to be on a swivel. So when he saw 4 big white men sauntering towards his farm, he started to get worried. He had no weapons on him, and he didn't think this was anything good. "Give us your land, they demand. Emeka refuses and this sparks a full blown argument, ending with Emeka jumping onto his horse and getting out of there, ducking gunshots as he went. -
The Long Journey
Emeka now knows that he needs to be somewhere rural and away from people, so he heads to Eastern Montana, where, just like Kansas, there is good land, but not as many people. His trek is rigerous and not very fun, but he knows he will appreciate what he has done in the end. -
All is good
Emeka arrives in Eastern Montana. The crops are lucious and green, and Emeka loves every second of it. He also meets another Asian immigrant in Montana, even though there aren't many immigrants in Montana. They are able to talk about their different experiences, and they become good friends. Overall, life ends well for Emeka.
