中文 - 2.2 Part 3 Culture

What was an especially economic time?

The Great Depression

What did families make and sell to survive?

Homemade whiskey

How much did people who ran a laundry work?

Early morning until late at night, 6-7 days a week

Why did some families live in the laundry?

For money and convenience

How did people learn how to run a laundry?

Family members or acquaintances

When was Boston Chinatown founded?

1870s

Where did many early Chinese immigrants work?

Laundries or restaurants

Why was finding a job difficult?

Employers wanted someone to vouch for you

What were some Chinese workers brought in to be?

Strikebreakers during labor disputes at the Sampson Shoe Factory

What challenges did Chinese immigrants face?

Poverty, language barriers, crowded living conditions, immigration raids, discrimination, limited job opportunities, loneliness, separation from family, culture shock, pressure to succeed, pressure to assimilate

What are Family Associations made up of?

People with the same last name

What do Family Associations do?

Support and protects members of the community by providing housing, jobs, and assistance

When was the highway built?

1950s and 1960s

What was the highway called?

Central Artery highway

What were consequences of the highway?

Many homes and businesses were demolished, families were given only 60 days to move, they were not fairly compensated for their losses

What did the highway do to Chinatown?

Took land, forced some residents to relocate, created a barrier that separated the neighborhood from other parts of Chinatown