Driven Out: The Forgotten War against Chinese Americans
In Driven Out, Jean Pfaelzer chronicles the organized violence and expulsions that targeted Chinese Americans across the American West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This forgotten war involved mob actions, legal expulsions, and the destruction of communities, displacing thousands and reshaping immigration history. The book reveals the depth of racial animosity and the fight for belonging in a divided nation.
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Driven Out by Jean Pfaelzer examines the historical events of organized expulsions and violence against Chinese Americans. The book details the forgotten war that occurred in various regions of the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Through meticulous research, Pfaelzer highlights the systemic efforts to drive out Chinese communities from towns and cities. These actions involved local mobs, legal maneuvers, and government complicity, leading to the displacement of thousands.
The narrative explores the broader implications of these events on American society and immigration policy. It sheds light on the racial tensions and economic factors that fueled the campaigns against Chinese immigrants.
Pfaelzer's work serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by Chinese Americans in building their lives in the United States. The book contributes to understanding the roots of discrimination and resilience in American history.
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