Asian American History
This 1898 treaty ended the Spanish-American War and gave the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
A Chinese American man whose murder became a major civil rights moment.
Who is Vincent Chin?
This religion began in India and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also called the Buddha.
What is Buddhism?
This ancient trade route connected China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
What is the Silk Road?
This app is one of the biggest places where songs, dances, and trends go viral for teens.
What is TikTok?
This Filipino leader fought the United States after the U.S. refused to recognize Philippine independence
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
This phrase means Asian Americans were blamed for problems during hard economic times.
What is scapegoating?
This religion teaches about karma, dharma, and the cycle of rebirth.
What is Hinduism?
This was the basic social unit of pre-colonial Philippine society.
What is a barangay?
This is a school event where students often dress up, take photos, and share them online.
What is homecoming or prom?
This war between the Philippines and the United States happened from 1899 to 1902.
What is the Philippine-American War?
This chapter focuses on Asian Americans thinking deeply about racism, identity, and belonging.
What is “Asian American Reckonings”?
This religion was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula.
What is Islam?
These ocean travelers used stars, winds, and waves to sail across the Pacific.
Who are Polynesian navigators?
This is a class where students usually read books, write essays, and study stories.
What is English class or language arts?
This U.S. policy sent Filipino students to America to create loyal colonial leaders.
What is the Pensionado Act?
This term was created by student activists in 1968 to unite different Asian communities.
What is Asian American?
This religion teaches respect for elders, family, and proper behavior in society.
What is Confucianism?
This Chinese diplomat traveled west and helped open contact along the Silk Road.
Who is Zhang Qian?
This is what students often wear or carry on the first day of school to bring books, supplies, and homework.
What is a backpack?
This Hawaiian queen was removed from power during an illegal U.S.-backed takeover.
Who is Queen Liliʻuokalani?
This chapter says Asian American history is still being made by people and communities today.
What is “Made in Asian America”?
This Japanese spiritual tradition honors nature, kami, and sacred shrines.
What is Shintoism?
This Ming Dynasty admiral led massive voyages across the Indian Ocean.
Who is Zheng He?
This is the final school event many seniors attend, often with family, pictures, and formal clothes.
What is senior graduation?