Yes, because it has vast areas of preserves doesnit mean that it isn't developed even if it a State and not a Country.
They were persecuted for their beliefs, and like many who suffered the same fate went to a freer and more tolerant country, America.
Baha'is are originally from Iran, but, are a persecuted minority there.
The National Archives
One important reason is religion. Which religion they were I don't remember, probably Puritans or Quakers, either way they were persecuted for their beliefs in their home country.
Baha'is were founded in what is now known as Iran. They are persecuted in that country right to this very day.
Diverse
The original source of jam or preserves is unknown.
they didn't get persecuted for religious beliefs
Baryshnicof
The Japanese were persecuted because it was believed that every Japanese citizen was a "spy" for their "motherland." Be they first generation immigrants or have had the family live in a different country for many generations.
They were persecuted, exiled, or kicked out of a country.