Follow the directions on each slide of the scavenger hunt PowerPoint. Write the answers to each question on this answer sheet. 1. Read about Angel Island and the Angel Island Immigration Center at: http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913maturation-era/angel-island-immigration-center.htm Where was Angel Island located? ___________________________________________________________ What percentage of immigrants were not allowed entry, or deported, from the United States? ___________________________________________________________ 2. Read about the Chinese immigrants (paragraphs 2, 3 and 4) at: http://www.kqed.org/w/pacificlink/history/angelisland/china.ht ml# Approximately how many Chinese arrived in California between 1849 1851? ___________________________________________________________ Where did Chinese laborers find work? ___________________________________________________________ Why did Chinese workers face discrimination and persecution? ___________________________________________________________ 3. Watch a short video about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 at: https://youtu.be/fWIAv7yTqLE What were the two main effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882? ___________________________________________________________ What year was the act eventually repealed, or abolished? ___________________________________________________________ Thank you for completing this scavenger hunt!
Angel Island and Chinese Immigrants [ANSWER SHEET]
1. Read about Angel Island and the Angel Island Immigration Center at: http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913maturation-era/angel-island-immigration-center.htm Where was Angel Island located? Answer: San Francisco Bay, California What percentage of immigrants were not allowed entry, or deported, from the United States? Answer: Between 11% - 30% 2. Read about the Chinese immigrants (paragraphs 2, 3 and 4) at: http://www.kqed.org/w/pacificlink/history/angelisland/china.h tml# Approximately how many Chinese arrived in California between 1849 1851? Answer: 25,000 Where did Chinese laborers find work? Answer: They found work in the railroad, lumber and agricultural industries. Why did Chinese workers face discrimination and persecution? Answer: The Chinese were willing to work for lower wages. 3. Watch a short video about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 at: https://youtu.be/fWIAv7yTqLE What were the two main effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882? Answer: Banned Chinese laborers from immigrating to the United States for 10 years and prevented Chinese immigrants already in the United States from becoming citizens. What year was the act eventually repealed, or abolished? Answer: 1943