The first wave occurred during the time period when the Philippines was still part of New Spain and later the Spanish East Indies.
Filipinos did not enjoy Spanish rule and clashed with them often.
Like the Mexican people, Filipinos were pressed into service for the Spanish Army and Navy. Most Filipinos pressed for service never returned to their homeland.
Filipinos did not enjoy Spanish rule and clashed with them often.
Like the Mexican people, Filipinos were pressed into service for the Spanish Army and Navy. Most Filipinos pressed for service never returned to their homeland.
When Filipinos escaped Spanish rule on Manila galleons, they arrived in North America. Most stayed in Mexico as that is where the majority of the ships landed
During this first wave many Filipino laborers migrated to the United States to work. The first laborers arrived in Hawaii in 1906.
This wave would end around 1906 with the end of the Spanish East Indies due to the Spanish and Philippine American Wars
During this first wave many Filipino laborers migrated to the United States to work. The first laborers arrived in Hawaii in 1906.
This wave would end around 1906 with the end of the Spanish East Indies due to the Spanish and Philippine American Wars