History 346

Prof. J. Wu

Reading Questions for Takaki, pp. 315-405

1. How was the Pilipino American experience similar to or distinct from other Asian American groups?

2. Identify the Filipino Labor Union and the concept of ethnic labor unionism

3. Why was there so much anxiety about the sexual activities of Pilipino men?

4. Who was Carlos Bulosan and why is he significant?

5. How did World War II impact the status of Asian Americans?

6. Why were Japanese Americans treated differently on Hawaii versus the Mainland? What factors led to the internment of Japanese Americans?

7. How did internment impact the lives of Japanese Americans?

8. Identify the terms and/or individuals and explain their significance for Asian Americans

Tydings-McDuffie Act

Executive Order 8802

Alien Registration Act

Atlantic Charter

General Delos Emmons

442nd Regimental Combat Team/ 100th Battalion

General John L. DeWitt

Executive Order 9066

assembly centers

internment camps

concentration camps

loyalty questionnaires/no-no

Fair Play Committee of One

Tule Lake

War Relocation Authority

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