Native Americans
What was a significant impact of European colonization on Native American populations?
Increase or decrease the population?
Decrease
Who is the first Asian American woman to serve as Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Who was the first African American to hold the office of President of the United States?
Barack H. Obama
Animated film that features a predominantly Latino cast and focuses on Mexican culture
Coco
What is a common inaccurate portrayal of Indigenous people in Westerns?
Savage or Murderous
In which genre are Native Americans often misrepresented, especially in older films?
Western
During World War II, which Asian American group was forcibly interned in the United States?
Japanese Americans
What was the Underground Railroad and its purpose?
A network of safe houses and routes for escaping slaves
Latino group that is the largest in the United States
Mexicans
Inaccurate portrayals of African American men in crime dramas often depict them as ____
Criminals or Gang Members
Which Disney animated movie has been criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of Native Americans?
Pocohontas
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was significant because it was _________
The first law to ban a specific ethnic group from entering the U.S.
Who famously refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
U.S. city with the highest percentage of Latino residents
Los Angeles, CA
Asian men in Hollywood movies are frequently shown to be masters of _____
Martial Arts
What was the main goal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To relocate Native Americans
What was the primary goal of the Asian American Movement of the 1960s and 1970s?
Advocacy for civil rights and social justice
Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era?
Jackie Robinson
Term used for person living in the U.S., of Mexican descent
Chicano/a
Hispanic women in television are often portrayed with which stereotype?
Loud and fiery
Which Native American language was used as a code by the U.S. military during World War II?
Cherokee
Which Asian American group has the largest population in the United States today?
Chinese Americans
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What was the main goal of Cesar Chavez's activism?
To improve working conditions and wages for farm workers.
In many Hollywood films, Native American characters are often shown living in what type of house?
Teepee/ Tipi