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    The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923 was a terrible thing the Canadian parliament did that showed a bad side if Canada.The Chinese Immigration Act, 1923, known today as the Chinese Exclusion Act, was an act passed by the Parliament of Canada. The Chinese Exclusion Act effectively closed off Chinese immigration to Canada.The Chinese Exclusion Act was terrible because only Chinese people were singled out completely from entering on the basis of race. Secondly, the act was borderline unfair to every person

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    impoverished Chinese to seek employment opportunities in the United States. Americans, however, did not welcome them. During the Panic of 1873, after the Gold Rush ended, competition for jobs became fierce. The jobs were mostly given to Americans. Out of desperation, the Chinese workers agreed to work for less salary than their American counterparts. Consequently, union workers rose up for their rightful jobs. With pressure from unions and anti-Chinese organizations, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion

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    Joy Luck Club Final Essay Chinese and American cultures and societies have many differences and similarities seen in Chinese-American children. An example of this can be seen in the realistic fiction novel, The Joy Luck Club, written by Amy Tan. Happiness is described in many ways, but as many things are described, 'beauty (happiness) is in the eye of the beholder.' Tan writes sixteen short stories to exemplify the differences in happiness between Chinese and American cultures. This is displayed

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    Why Chinese Mothers are superior In 2011 Amy Chua wrote an article in which she involves people in how Chinese parents are raising their children. There are huge differences in how western parents are raising their children and how Chinese parents are raising their children. As a western person the methods Chua is using seems a little rough, but maybe it is the way to go. Her children have never been at a sleepover and the only choices they had was playing the piano or the violin. While reading

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    While the Chinese system may incorporate some of the Western legal tradition, it does not solely influence the Chinese law. The western counterparts are tweaked into the Chinese legal system to create its own tradition – the Chinese legal system. China has a socialist market economy which co–exists with a larger part of the public sector in the economy. Moreover, the state, unlike other Western countries and legal traditions, is seen as both the policymaker and the regulator to an extent which may

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    makes Ancient Chinese created cultures thats unforgettable. Out of all, Invention, resources and cultures has made Ancient China become successful, Inventions help people in Ancient China have a better live. Ancient China got significant inventions, some inventions

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    Chinese-American Culture

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    BIOLOGICAL VARIATION The leading cause of death in Chinese-Americans are diabetes mellitus, accidents, heart disease, stroke, and infectious disease. Compared to the general U.S. population, the Chinese are twice as likely to have diabetes type 2, it is also 5 -7 times higher in the Chinese Americans as it is in the Chinese people living in China. The sex-linked genetic disease glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is rather common in people with Chinese descent. This condition causes an enzyme deficiency

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    comes into contact with a Chinese painting, the style is almost instantly recognizable. The attention to detail, craftsmanship, and vast depictions of elaborate landscapes appear to pay homage to mother earth in an attempt to reach a state of eternal balance with nature and life. Before this equilibrium could be achieved, one must attain internal discipline. This was required before one began mastering their brushwork in Chinese culture. In Mai Mai Sze’s “The Way of Chinese Painting,” 1959, New York:

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    Are Chinese mothers superior? In the article “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” by Amy Chua, she narrates her experiences with the Chinese way of bringing up their children, and how this has affected her and her family. “Chinese parents” are known for rising outstanding kids, who are usually successful at whatever they do, but at what cost? Is it worth it? And what qualifications does a parent need to have to be able to justify his/her harsh ways to rise his/her children. In the beginning of the

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    Chinese Position Paper: Canada is a very strong country but this didn't happen overnight. Thanks to Sir John A.Mac Donald (SJAM) we have our strong country. SJAM created the National Policy in order to make a huge impact on the Canadian economy. You may wonder what the goal of this policy was? Well the goal was to create a strong economy with jobs and immigrants making money for their country. Before SJAM put his policy through he needed to narrow it down into three parts. The parts would make

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