image description: Because of its geographic position and the economic opportunities California offered, San Francisco received a high number of Chinese Immigrants until the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 outlawed most Chinese immigration. Three specters arise above the city of San Francisco: Malarium, Small Pox, and Leprosy, represented as the Three Graces from Greek mythology. Many native-born Americans blamed the prevalence of these diseases on the immigrants (primarily Chinese) themselves because of their cramped and unsanitary living conditions.
Introduction:
In part 1 of historical analysis #4, you have examined the history that led up to the Chinese Exclusion Act and its impact on Chinese immigrants, Chinese-American families, and American immigration system. In this part 2 of historical analysis #4, we want to see how the Chinese Exclusion Act laid the foundation for anti-AAPI hate today and its impact on AAPI communities during the pandemic.
Instructions:
Please watch the “Chinese Exclusion Act” documentary via Kanopy (same log in as your myportal credentials) first before attempting to work on this assignment to familiarize yourself with the Chinese Exclusion Act as a historical context for this assignment.
Are there any parallels or differences between the two waves of anti-Asian violence —against the Chinese in the 19th century and the current rise of anti-AAPI hate since 2020?
Why is it so hard for Asian Americans to address violence against their communities?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/post-reports/the-violence-rattling-asian-americans/
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