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Worksheet Eight A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America Instructions: These questions are based on Ronald Takaki’s Part III, chapters 9 to 13. Submit completed copy by Sunday November 5 th @ 11:59 pm . Feel free to extend the number of pages as needed. Please see rubric at the end of the worksheet. Name: Michael Thompson Chapter Nine: “The ‘Indian’ Question”: From Reservation to Reorganization 1. What happened at Wounded Knee? How was it related to the “social engineering projects” to wipe-out “savagery? At Wounded Knee, in 1890, U.S. troops massacred hundreds of Lakota Sioux, marking the end of armed resistance by Native Americans. This event was related to "social engineering projects" as it aimed to eradicate perceived "savagery" and force Native Americans into assimilation by suppressing their cultural practices and traditional way of life. 2. What was the Dawes Act? What was its original intent? Assess its success and failure from both the Indigenous Indians perspective and from the Anglos’ perspective. The Dawes Act (1887) aimed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments. Its intent was to encourage farming and private landownership. However, it led to the loss of tribal land, cultural erosion, and economic hardships for Indigenous Indians. From the Anglo perspective, it was seen as a success in promoting agricultural practices and "civilizing" Native Americans. 3. What was the “Indian Reorganization Act”? Assess its success and failure from both the Indigenous Indians’ perspective . Include the varying perspectives from the different tribes. The Indian Reorganization Act (1934) aimed to reverse the Dawes Act's damage by restoring tribal lands and encouraging self-governance. Its success from the Indigenous Indians' perspective varies among tribes, with some benefiting from increased autonomy, while others faced challenges in implementation. Chapter Ten: Pacific Crossings: From Japan to the Land of ‘Money Trees’” 4. What were “Blood Unions”? What was the original intent of forming and joining these unions? What was the outcome of Blood Unions?

"Blood Unions" were informal networks formed by Japanese immigrants in the U.S. to establish connections and provide support. The original intent was to create social and economic support systems within the community. The outcome was a sense of solidarity but also reinforced ethnic divisions and limited integration. 5. How did the formation of “Hawaiian Pidgin English” facilitate interethnic relationships in Hawaii? "Hawaiian Pidgin English" developed as a creole language, facilitating communication between various ethnic groups in Hawaii. It played a crucial role in fostering interethnic relationships and understanding, contributing to a unique cultural blend. 6. What was the “Alien Law”? Why did California pass it? The "Alien Law" was passed in California in 1913, prohibiting Japanese immigrants from owning land. It was driven by economic competition and racial prejudice against the Japanese, reflecting the anti-Asian sentiment prevalent at the time. Chapter Eleven: The Exodus from Russia: Pushed by Pogroms 7. Why did Russian Jews immigrate to the U.S.? Russian Jews immigrated to the U.S. to escape persecution, particularly pogroms (organized, violent attacks) against Jewish communities in Russia. 8. What was their experience like in the U.S.? In the U.S., Russian Jews faced challenges such as discrimination, language barriers, and socio- economic struggles. However, they also found opportunities for economic advancement and religious freedom. Chapter Twelve: El Norte: Up from Mexico 9. What causes and conditions drove the Mexicans out of Mexico into “El Norte”? Mexicans migrated to "El Norte" due to economic hardship, lack of opportunities, and political instability in Mexico. 10. In what part of the employment sector did the new Immigrants work? Describe their employment work cycle. The new immigrants often worked in low-wage labor sectors, such as agriculture and manual labor. Their employment cycle involved seasonal work patterns, moving between agricultural regions to meet labor demands. Chapter Thirteen: To “the Land of Hope”: Blacks in the Urban North

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