In the early 1900s, Asian immigrants faced significant challenges when coming to the United States. They were often met with hostility and discrimination from white Americans who saw them as a threat to their jobs and way of life. Laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Immigration Act of 1917 severely restricted Asian immigration and made it difficult for Asian immigrants to bring their families to the United States. Additionally, Asian immigrants were often forced to live in segregated neighborhoods and were subject to violence and harassment from white Americans. Despite these challenges, Asian immigrants persevered and made significant contributions to American society.