Life before war
How many hours does a typical farmer work in a day? And how many days a week does a farmer work?
A typical farmer works for twelve hours a day, and seven days a week.
Who did Giang lose during the journey to the U.S.?
Giang lost her older brother from pirates.
What was Giang's first stop?
She first landed in Thailand.
What percent of Americans favor Vietnamese immigration?
Only 36 percent.
What animal did Giang's father use to plow the fields?
A water buffalo.
Only one small carry-on bag.
What did Giang do for a job in the U.S.?
Giang worked at a civilian labor force.
Why did the U.S. decide to be on South Vietnam's side of the war?
It was because the U.S. didn't want North Vietnam to spread communism over the world.
What house does Giang live in?
A stilt house that prevents flooding from the monsoon season.
How many pirates were in the ship that Giang's family ran into?
There were five pirates in the ship.
Who were Giang's allies when she arrived in the U.S.?
A kind couple let Giang's family live in their house.
What would happen if the Vietnam government officials found out that Giang's family escaped undocumented?
Giang's parents would be sent to jail.
In total, how many people were in Giang's family?
There are nine people in Giang's family. It included Giang, three siblings, parents and four grandparents.
How long did it take for Giang to go to Thailand?
It took a few months.
How long was the flight from Thailand to San Diego?
The flight took sixteen hours and forty minutes.
What is the father's job in the family?
The father's job in the family is to lead and make decisions.
Where in Vietnam did Giang live?
In Trảng Bàng.
What refugee camp was Giang and her family put in?
Nong Samet Refugee Camp
What was the legislation that helped Vietnamese immigrants to immigrate to the U.S.?
The legislation was the Indochina Migration and Refugee Act and it was published in 1975. This act granted the refugees special status to enter the country and established a domestic resettlement program.
What are the Vietnamese immigrants also known as?
The Vietnamese Boat People