ASAM 101 – Midterm Questions and Correct
Answers
Assimilation
when the minority group begins to blend in with dominant culture (language, attire, business,
etc)
Stereotyping
creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually by assuming that all
members of the group are alike
scape goating
tendency to direct prejudice and discrimination at out-group members who have little social
power or influence
Prejudice
attitude against certain group
Discrimination
unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members
nativism
the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of
immigrants
xenophobia
, a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
yellow peril
A term denoting a generalized prejudice toward Asian people and their customs
Magnuson Act (1943)
Repeal of Chinese Exclusion Act
Tydings-McDuffie Act (1934)
Filipino independence and use of naval bases
- get involved with Asian markets
- subject to quotas
Luce-Celler Act of 1946
Allowed Indians and Filipinos to immigrate to the US.
- India got independence from England
Evacuation Claims Act (1948)
make up for financial costs for Japanese-Americans
Angel Island
The immigration station on the west coast where Asian immigrants, mostly Chinese gained
admission to the U.S. at San Francisco Bay. Between 1910 and 1940 50k Chinese immigrants
entered through Angel Island. Questioning and conditions at Angel Island were much harsher
than Ellis Island in New York.
Suzi Wong
Answers
Assimilation
when the minority group begins to blend in with dominant culture (language, attire, business,
etc)
Stereotyping
creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually by assuming that all
members of the group are alike
scape goating
tendency to direct prejudice and discrimination at out-group members who have little social
power or influence
Prejudice
attitude against certain group
Discrimination
unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members
nativism
the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of
immigrants
xenophobia
, a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
yellow peril
A term denoting a generalized prejudice toward Asian people and their customs
Magnuson Act (1943)
Repeal of Chinese Exclusion Act
Tydings-McDuffie Act (1934)
Filipino independence and use of naval bases
- get involved with Asian markets
- subject to quotas
Luce-Celler Act of 1946
Allowed Indians and Filipinos to immigrate to the US.
- India got independence from England
Evacuation Claims Act (1948)
make up for financial costs for Japanese-Americans
Angel Island
The immigration station on the west coast where Asian immigrants, mostly Chinese gained
admission to the U.S. at San Francisco Bay. Between 1910 and 1940 50k Chinese immigrants
entered through Angel Island. Questioning and conditions at Angel Island were much harsher
than Ellis Island in New York.
Suzi Wong
