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Born in Southern China
I remember when I was young. I lived on a small rice farm with my parents and siblings. Although there was plenty of rice, it would have to be sold to pay taxes and to afford new equipment and more rice. I remember working hard, for relatively little. -
My parent's farm fails
Although we worked long hours, there was a severe famine, sent by evil spirits, to punish our nation for not respecting them. I remember almost starving, as well of the death of my little brother. What a harsh time. -
Planning a New Life
Inspired by tales and legends of peasant revolts, me and a group of friends had a bold plan: raid the government buildings in our area, and use the money stolen to move out. As a result of more government taxes, more pasants join our fight before being killed by the Army. However, we escape. -
The gate of America
Finally! After years of suffering, our new life was about to begin! We arrived at Angel Island along with thousands of other Chinese. We are free to do whatever we want here, and nobody could prevent us from starting a new life! -
Fighting for a new life
How could I earn money and get out of the alleys and slums of Cinatown? I noticed one of the posters asking for Army recruits, so I joined. However, I was sent thousands of miles away to the Great Plains, with the intent of wiping out nations of peaceful Native Americans. Luckily, I wasn't in the front lines. However, I did earn money, and got a sense of how big America really was. -
Chinese Exclusion Act - EVIL!
Cartoons about thisI knew that some "Americans" were racist, but I didn't know they hated my kind this much! I saw in a newsletter earlier that politicians had passed a law banning Chinese from coming here. Anyone, even those who hate everyone, can still come to merica, but just not Chinese. -
Building the Railroads
From my travels out west, I have watched the growth of this country, but feel I have not been a part of it. With nothing but a pickaxe, I set out and assisted the workers, many of them Chinese, in building the new railroads that would eventually cross the country. Although the pay is low, I feel as I have contributred to the nation's growth.
