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Birth
Angel Island Born as Sam A. Smith in Angel Island. We are leaving due to crime in violence. I hope to gain more trust in this location so I know I can be safe. the reason for this autobiography is to learn what people's housing in Angel Island was like. -
Living in Tenement
tenement This was a terrible time for me. I smelled terrible things, hear scary things, and saw sad and pain in people's eyes. I hated living there. Our rooms were crowded with people and food on the floor. I lived there for about 4 years with 7 other people. I couldn't wait to get out of there. -
Trancontinential Railroad
Railroad ' >Railroad</a> I worked here about 2 years. I barely ever got injured. I worked 6 hours a day here. I started working here when I was about 16. It was hard working in all the weather conditions; snow, sleet, rain, etc. but it worked out. I also hated seeing all the people getting hurt. -
Immagration Station
Angel Island' >Station</a> This is when I went to the Immagration Station. I thought it wasn't to bad. I heard so screaming and gun shots and I saw many homeless people with poor wardobe. It was very sad. I am with my 2 guy friends looking for more money and jobs. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Act ' >Act</a> I took part in the Chinese Exclusion Act. I could not immagrate to the United States for ten years. Sadly, I was in the United States and I went back to my hometown in China. Now I regret going back. -
Working on a skyscraper
I now have a job to work on a skyscraper. It can be very dangerous. You are up about 80 feet in the air with the brezze blowing when you are only on a platform about 2 feet wide. I always try not to look down because if i do, I get very scared. I have seen what happens and i hope it doesn't happen to me. I only get $4.00 a day. My boss treats us like slaves. It is very hard to do this job. I have never been fired and always done what I must do. I also work for about 8 hours a day.
