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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Takaki grow up?

2. What did the first generation of Koreans believe strongly in?

3. Why did many Filipinos come to America?

4. What illegal papers caused someone to be called a "paper son."

5. How long did Lung On and Ing Hay live in America before receiving their letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Asian immigrants feel the need to strike? What conditions were they fighting for? Did any of their strikes succeed? Why did so many strikes fail?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of picture brides for immigrants. Also, describe the experience of the brides upon their arrival in America.

Essay Topic 3

Chinese immigrants aided in building the American railroad. Explain how Chinese immigrants came to work on the railroad and what struggles they faced while doing so.

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