Cultural Histories and Contributions to American Society
(the first one)
(the first one)
Taiwanese Americans brought this sweet, chewy drink to the U.S., now a popular global beverage.
What is Boba tea?
"For example, Boba tea, and The internet company, Yahoo!. Many Taiwanese Americans also work as doctors, engineers, teachers and scientists. Dr. David Ho became well known and respected for his work on HIV/AIDS research."
In which centuries did early migration from China to Taiwan begin, driven by Dutch and Qing settlement?
What are the 17th to 19th centuries?
"17th–19th Centuries (Colonial & Qing Rule):
Early migration from China to Taiwan driven by Dutch colonization and Qing settlement expansion, despite official restrictions."
Under which colonial power from 1895–1945 did Taiwan experience forced cultural assimilation?
What is Japanese rule?
"Japanese Rule (1895–1945): Forced cultural assimilation and exploitation of Taiwan’s resources."
These storytellers help highlight unique Taiwanese perspectives through books, films, and research.
Who are writers, filmmakers, and scholars?
"Writers, filmmakers, scholars highlight unique Taiwanese perspectives"
This group still struggles to have their unique identity recognized and not be lumped under “Chinese.”
Who are Taiwanese Americans?
"Taiwanese americans currently still fight for their recognition of their distinct identity as they are often sorted under “chinese” instead." (Taiwanese AMERICANS because we are talking about them coming over so not Taiwanese PEOPLE)
This internet company, co-founded by a Taiwanese American, became a major name in early web history.
What is Yahoo!?
"For example, Boba tea, and The internet company, Yahoo!. Many Taiwanese Americans also work as doctors, engineers, teachers and scientists. Dr. David Ho became well known and respected for his work on HIV/AIDS research."
During the Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, what type of migration increased within Taiwan due to development projects?
What is internal migration?
"1895–1945 (Japanese Rule):
Internal migration grew with development projects; Kaohsiung and Taipei emerged as major urban centers."
What era from 1945–1987 in Taiwan was marked by political repression and the suppression of Taiwanese identity?
What is the KMT Era or White Terror?
"KMT Era (1945–1987): Suppression of Taiwanese identity, enforced Mandarin, and political repression (White Terror)."
Taiwanese churches and language schools help preserve heritage through this kind of organizing.
What is community building?
"Community Building! (Taiwanese churches, language schools (preserve heritage))"
Being misrepresented or missing in this form of communication can erase the cultural identity of Taiwanese Americans.
What is the media?
"Taiwanese american being underrepresented in the media and being misidentified erases cultural identity.
They often feel like their caught between cultures/ not always accepted."
This prominent Taiwanese American doctor is known for his groundbreaking work on HIV/AIDS.
Who is Dr. David Ho?
"For example, Boba tea, and The internet company, Yahoo!. Many Taiwanese Americans also work as doctors, engineers, teachers and scientists. Dr. David Ho became well known and respected for his work on HIV/AIDS research."
After World War II, over 2 million migrants arrived in Taiwan from this location due to the civil war.
What is Mainland China?
"Post-WWII Era:
Over 2 million Chinese Mainland migrants arrived after the civil war; strong rural-to-urban migration followed Taiwan’s industrialization."
Name one Taiwanese language marginalized by Mandarin-only policies.
What is Hokkien, Hakka, or an Indigenous language?
"Sinicization & Cultural Erasure
Mandarin-Only Policies: Marginalization of Taiwanese languages (Hokkien, Hakka, Indigenous)."
Events like film festivals, heritage celebrations, and cultural camps promote what aspect of identity?
What is Taiwanese culture or heritage?
"Taiwanese heritage events, film festivals, cultural camps [promote Taiwanese Culture & Heritage through those activities]"
This generational issue affects language retention among younger Taiwanese Americans.
What is language loss?
"Language losses are also a current issue as younger taiwanese americans are forgetting their language."
Taiwanese Americans celebrate and share these two major holidays with their communities.
What are Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival?
"Additionally, Taiwanese Americans celebrate holidays like Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival, they often share these traditional holidays with their neighbors and schools."
In the 1990s to 2000s, Hsinchu and Taipei attracted skilled workers as Taiwan experienced this type of shift.
What is globalization and economic shift?
"1990s–2000s (Globalization & Economic Shift):
Rise in international migration—Taiwanese moved to North America, Australia, and China; Hsinchu and Taipei attracted skilled workers. Influx of ASEAN laborers began."
What label in the U.S. contributes to the erasure of distinct Taiwanese-American identity?
What is "Chinese-American"?
"Global Identity Erasure: Taiwan’s sovereignty denied; Taiwanese identity often subsumed under "Chinese.""
Taiwanese Americans have participated in civil rights movements and these public actions.
What are protests?
"Participating in Asian American civil rights movements & protests"
Taiwanese Americans may feel this way due to being caught between cultures and not always feeling accepted.
What is feeling conflicted or culturally displaced?
"Some taiwanese americans face conflict with other chinese people since they don’t think they are a separate identity."
In addition to cultural celebrations, Taiwanese Americans contribute to American society in these four major professions.
What are doctors, engineers, teachers, and scientists?
"For example, Boba tea, and The internet company, Yahoo!. Many Taiwanese Americans also work as doctors, engineers, teachers and scientists. Dr. David Ho became well known and respected for his work on HIV/AIDS research."
Since the 2010s, Taiwan has focused on circular migration and attracting these individuals.
Who are foreign professionals?
"2010s–Present (Circular Migration & Talent Mobility):
Many Taiwanese migrated to and from China (esp. Shanghai), while return migration increased. Taiwan began focusing on attracting foreign professionals."
During the COVID-19 pandemic, what form of racism led to increased hate crimes against Taiwanese and Asian-Americans?
What is xenophobia or anti-Asian racism?
"Xenophobia & Anti-Asian Racism
COVID-19 Scapegoating: Increased hate crimes and discrimination against Taiwanese and Asian-Americans."
This modern platform is used to share Taiwanese American stories widely.
What is social media?
"Social media used to share Taiwanese American stories" (yes social media is a "modern platform," question said that and NOT "WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM" so read carefully next time :D (if u didnt) end of argument if you argue against this then -10000 points for you and your team, and then -500 for all the other teams)
Some Taiwanese Americans experience conflict with this group, who may not see them as a distinct identity.
Who are Chinese people?
"Some taiwanese americans face conflict with other chinese people since they don’t think they are a separate identity."