Early Immigration
The earliest record of Indian immigration to the USA was in what year, with 20 Punjabis from British India?
1903
What 1965 act removed National Origin Quotas, leading to an increase in Indian immigration?
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
Among all Asian Americans, Indians have the highest labor force participation and are the largest source of immigrant what in the U.S.?
Doctors
Indian Americans are considered the largest and most politically active segment among what demographic group?
Asian Americans
This politician and attorney served as the 49th Vice President of the US
Kamala Harris
What was the primary work found by early Punjabi immigrants settling in California and Washington?
Low-income, high-labor jobs, such as working in lumber mills, railroads, and farms.
After 1965, Indian immigrants were more skilled and educated, leading them to opportunities in what advanced fields?
Medicine, engineering, and technology.
How many Indian restaurants are there currently in the United States?
Over 6,000
The involvement of Indian Americans in government has brought more importance to issues like healthcare and what other policy area?
Immigration Policies
Who is the current CEO of Google?
Sundar Pichai
In what year was the first Sikh Gurdwara built in Stockton, California?
1912
Besides work visas, this 1965 act also facilitated the reunion of what, leading to more Indian immigrants?
Families
Over 20,000 Indian-Americans hold faculty positions as teachers in what educational settings?
Colleges and universities
Ro Khanna is an Indian-American member of what U.S. government body?
The House of Representatives
This business executive is the CEO of Microsoft
Satya Nadella
What group formed the Gadhar Party out of San Francisco with the goal of freeing India from British rule?
Indian students
What industry's emergence in India primarily drove a noteworthy wave of immigration to the United States in the 21st century?
The IT Industry
Who was the Chairman of PepsiCo for 12 years and promoted healthier drinks and snacks?
Indra Nooyi
Indian-owned businesses generate approximately how much in annual revenue and employ how many workers nationwide?
$150 billion in annual revenue, employing over 800,000 workers.
Who is a NASA Astronaut and retired Navy Officer?
Sunita Williams
In 1923, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Indians could not become citizens for what reason?
They were not considered "free white persons."
In the 21st century, large numbers of Indians also began to immigrate to the U.S. for what specific purpose?
Higher education
What is the name of the largest Hindu temple outside of India, located in Robbinsville, New Jersey?
Akshardham Temple
What is the name of the largest Indian grocery store brand in the U.S., with over 50 locations?
Patel Brothers
Name all four famous Indian Americans mentioned in the slideshow.
Kamala Harris, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, and Sunita Williams