Analyzing “The End of White Innocence” with Cathy Park Hong

OBJECTIVES: Understand the history behind the 1965 Immigration Act and its impact on demography, politics, and historical development. Rethink the notion of “shame” in relation to the Asian-American identity and to the end of white innocence. Recognize how the author uses personal anecdotes to support her argument on racial trauma.

1974 Jung Sai Workers’ Strike

OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection between Chinese immigrant labor and the labor industry in the late-1900s. Analyze multiple sources about one historical event to explain the events’ causes, effects, and overall impact on American society. Compare and contrast historical events to identify historical trends and explain why varying groups of Americans may have […]