Indian Immigration To America

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Asian Indians Their struggle as immigrant minority and major contributions to the American society Asian Indians come from an area with the second largest population in the world, but form only one of the smallest minorities in the United States. America was influenced by their religious and political beliefs long before the first immigrants arrived in the 19th century. The congressional act of 1947 granted them citizenship. Now, Asian Indians hold many important occupations (students, teachers, writers, musicians, scientists). Their most important contributions are geared toward engineering and the sciences. India was in a great shape up until the end of 19th century. When British arrived, the country was depleted of its wealth and resources. The poor had no choice ...

... by this experience; especially the second generation (children). In a positive way, they also have been changing America. Because of them, America became richer and more multicultural. When they left their homes in India, they faced years of hardships and prejudice. Fortunately, this bold move was not without benefits for both Indians and Americans. BibliographyBlanton, Kimberly. “ The land of high-tech opportunity; To immigrants from the far reaches of the globe, Boston is becoming a Mecca,” The Boston Globe. Globe Newspaper Company, Sunday City ed., December 20, 1998. G1. Daniels, Roger. “Asian Americans: Emerging Minorities,” New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1988. 33. Dayes, Walter. “U.S. Immigration Commission,” The Asian American Encyclopedia. 1995 ed. 22,76. Hess, Gary. “The

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