Philippines
Who originally colonized the Philippines?
Spain
Who originally colonized Korea?
Japan
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Most of these wars/conflicts aren't well known in America. What does this say about U.S. imperialism and how the U.S. to portrays itself in wars?
Wars were not popular, pressured to end quickly
What is the difference between immigrant and refugee
Immigrants had agency and plans regarding their migrations and often brought resources; refugees had little to no resources, no agency and no plan
What is Manifest Destiny?
Why did the U.S. enter the Korean war?
Feared the spread of communism
Who did the CIA recruit to attack North Vietnamese in Laos?
Hmong soldiers
What did these conflicts say about U.S. foreign relations of the mid 20th century?
U.S. had a sense of responsibility for containment, to eliminate the influence of communism. Multiple answers.
Why did newer communities of migrants initially lack "ethnic enclaves"?
Inability to bring material wealth and the U.S. government's dispersal policy
What is the burden in "White Man's Burden?"
White race's duty to introduce Western civilization to "inferior" races
Which side did the U.S. back in the Korean War?
South Korea
What was the "Fall of Saigon"?
known in Vietnam as "Liberation Day," when U.S. troops began to withdraw
What is one of the main political agendas of the U.S. that often harm ethnic groups?
The U.S. aims to gain a higher outside moral standing
What state had the most refugees?
California
Why did the U.S. "help" the Philippines defeat the Spanish?
To colonize the Philippines themselves (Manifest Destiny)
Despite being labeled by Americans as "the Forgotten War," how is the U.S. still involved in the clash between North and South Korea?
U.S. military still continues operations in South Korea
How were the Hmong impacted by the war?
They were considered enemies by the Laos government and were killed on a large scale
What is the main idea behind U.S. imperialism?
Spread of Western ideology through military forces
How did southeast Asian refugee experiences relate to the ideas of forever foreigner and yellow peril
Southeast Asians were not fully accepted in society, often seen as the enemy. Subject to violence. Multiple answers.
How did the U.S. demonstrate the "benefits" of their influence on the Philippines?
St. Louis World Fair: human exhibits
When did the Korean War end?
Technically never did; no peace treaty was signed/military drills still happen
What is a classless society?
A classless society is one where wealth, education, and power are distributed equally.
If the U.S.'s goal was to spread Western civilization, why did they bomb so many countries?
Open-ended/multiple answers allowed
How does refugee experience mirror prior Asian-American experiences in US history
Similar to Japanese WW2 experiences, seen as enemies. Multiple answers.