Most interesting details of all of my conducted research on Asian American history

Throughout all of the research I have done so far related to the Asian American experience, I found the history of early exploitation of Asian American immigrant labor on the now-Hawaiian islands the most interesting. History of such exploitation dates back to 1835 when William Hooper of Boston arrived to the islands to establish sugar plantations. There, the company which ran the sugar plantations first exploited the island's natives to work for them. When paying the natives turned out to be too expensive for the company, the company brought over those who were Chinese from overseas to replace the natives. The cycle continued on with those from other Asian countries; the sugar plantation company continued to replace their workforce with workers from different Asian countries in order to gain more profit. It is often viewed in our American society that the only group of people of color that have been oppressed through out American history are those perceived as Black. However, based on my research, that is in fact not true as Asians have also been oppressed in our country and by our government as far back as the early 1800's. This conducted research not only informs me that my Asian ancestors and predecessors have been in America for longer than I believed them to have done so but also gives me a greater sense of comfort as an American in this country because of their long, historical presence. I feel less of an alien and feel more of one who belongs in this country.