Untitled Flashcards Set

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act and when was it enacted?

The Chinese Exclusion Act was a federal law signed into law on May 6, 1882, by President Chester A. Arthur that targeted the immigration of Chinese laborers for 10 years and excluded Chinese immigrants with U.S. citizenship.

What was the significance of the Hart-Celler Act of 1965?

The Hart-Celler Act removed the National Origins Formula, reshaping US immigration policy by stopping race-based restrictions and promoting diversity in immigration.

What is the 'Model Minority' myth?

The 'Model Minority' myth is a stereotype introduced in the 1960s by sociologist William Petersen that portrays Asian Americans as universally successful and highly educated, leading to further discrimination and unrealistic expectations.

What was the purpose of the Loyalty Questionnaire given to Japanese Americans during WWII?

The Loyalty Questionnaire aimed to determine the loyalty of Japanese Americans in internment camps, but it also highlighted racial prejudice and caused divisions within the Japanese American community.

What was the Yellow Power Movement?

The Yellow Power Movement was a political movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s that empowered Asian Americans to advocate for their rights, inspired by the Black Power movement, and helped to create the term 'Asian American'.

What is the historical significance of the murder of Vincent Chin?

Vincent Chin's murder on June 23, 1982, had a significant impact on the Asian American community, leading to the recognition of hate crime protections and the creation of advocacy groups like American Citizens for Justice.

Define hate crimes.

Hate crimes are criminal acts driven by biases against someone's race, religion, sexual orientation, etc., and emerged as a concept in the 1980s, having a profound impact on society and community dynamics.

What was the Asian American Movement?

The Asian American Movement was a political movement during the 1960s and 1970s that aimed to challenge racism and imperialism while uniting diverse Asian American groups.

What was the AAPA and its significance?

The Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA), founded in 1968, united various Asian groups, sparked the formation of other organizations, and contributed to the establishment of Asian American Studies.

What was the AAA and its role in the Asian American community?

Asian Americans for Action (AAA), founded in 1969, sought to unite Asian Americans against oppression and bridge generational gaps within the community.