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Understanding the First Wave of Migration to the U.S.

This article delves into the first wave of migration to the U.S. from Europe and Asia, discussing the factors that pushed and pulled immigrants, focusing on the experiences of Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, South Asians, and Koreans. It explores the reception, challenges, and unique aspects of each group's migration journey.

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Understanding the First Wave of Migration to the U.S.

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  1. CH. 2 FIRST WAVE

  2. MIGRATION • Permanent move • 1 in 6 yrs.

  3. PUSH • PULL

  4. U.S. • Most foreign born • 1820-1910: 75 mil. • 1840-1860: 75% Irish, Ger. • Europe? • Today? L.A. AND Asia

  5. 1850 • CA, state • Gold Rush • Slavery • U.S. growth

  6. CHINESE • First • 1848: miners, “Gam Saan” • Warm reception • Antagonism

  7. How were Chinese depicted? • How were they compared to Blacks?

  8. JAPANESE • Distinct waves • Hawaii: 1885-1924 • Issei • ??? • Internal, $$$

  9. FILIPINOS • “movement” • Easier • Pensionados • Students • 1900-1930 • Laborers • Male-dominated

  10. SOUTH ASIAN • E. Indian • Hindus • British rule

  11. 1820-1900: 696 • 1901: students

  12. Early 20th cent. • Punjab, 6400 • ??? • $$$, famine

  13. KOREANS • Foreign occupation • Early 20th cent. • Hawaii: $$$ • Recruiters, missionaries • Unique: settlers

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