Immigrant Experience: The Chinese
The Chinese were the first Asian immigrants to enter the United States. While the first records show that the Chinese began coming to the United States in the 18th century, there have been claims stating that they were in the area now known as America at an even earlier date.
The Chinese made tremendous contributions to American society, but also faced some of the harshest discrimination. In fact, they were the first immigrant group to be prevented from coming to America.
In this module you will have the chance to learn more about the Chinese immigration experience, and will have the opportunity to analyze some political cartoons that show some of the negative feelings towards the Chinese at the time.