1885-86 Anti-Chinese Riots Washington (24 déc. 1885 – 24 déc. 1886)
Description:
After years of anti-Chinese sentiment, which is said to have stemmed from the Union Pacific Railroad company hiring Chinese as strikebreakers in 1875, culminated in tragic riots. The China Town in Seattle was burned down on October 24. That year there were also violent riots against Chinese in Washington, Alaska, California, Wyoming, South Dakota and Nevada.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 déc. 1885
24 déc. 1886
~ 12 months