ASIAN 422 Lecture 4: Asain 422 Lecture 4
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Worked in north san diego county as well in vineyards. Chinese immigrants working in strawberry farms, possibly in santa clara. Western states: oregon, washington, utah, colorado, and california. Could not purchase land if you were not a citizen. Some purchased land but lost it due to not being a citizen. Sometimes used their children with their american citizenship. Targeted japanese because they were successful and their land was worth more. You cannot lease land for more than 3 years due to the alien land law (lasted until 1950s) Allowed to bring brides to the u. s. (arranged marriages) 1917 - 90% of the california salaries of asparagus, onions, berries, cantaloupes, etc. were cultivated by the. There high point, had lots of agriculture products. More than 70% of living trees came from japanese farms. U. s. prevented drinking so it had a set back to japanese farmers. Able to get land from their wives, which were mexican, or children, or through partnerships.
