Japanese Immigration and Colonization: Skeleton Brief (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

V. S. McClatchy

 
9780656383313: Japanese Immigration and Colonization: Skeleton Brief (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the historical debate over immigration, land policy, and national security as presented in a contemporary reform-era brief.

This nonfiction skeleton brief, prepared for the U.S. Department of State, outlines the Japanese Exclusion League of California’s position on immigration and related national issues. It frames why certain policies were urged, how they were justified, and how they relate to California’s alien land law and broader federal action.

  • Learn the scope of the declaration of principles endorsed by California lawmakers in 1921.
  • See how the brief treats immigration, land ownership, and state versus federal authority.
  • Understand arguments about national security, race, and policy during the early 20th century.
  • Discover how exhibits and accompanying documents were used to support the briefing.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century policy debates, immigration law, and the politics of California during this era.

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