Coolie
The term "coolie" refers to unskilled laborers from Asia in the 1800s to early 1900s who were sent to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, North Africa and the West Indies. The term usually referred to Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Korean laborers and was often used in a derogatory way.
Related Topics:
Asia - 1800s - 1900s - United States - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - North Africa - West Indies - Chinese - Indian - Japanese - Korean
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