Define the Word
What does detention center mean?
A place where people are held for short periods of time
What does it mean to be a "model minority"?
To be a member of a minority and to be considered to have succeeded economically and socially by society
Write the vocab word: detention center in a sentence
Write it in a sentence
What is a dissident?
a person who opposes official policy
According to Kiku's mother who started the "model-minority" movement?
a) the Japanese-American's
b) The African-American Community Racial Advocates
C) The U.S. Government
C) The U.S. Government
Write "dissident" in a sentence
write the word in a sentence
What does precedent mean?
An event that happens that is used as a way to help with future events
No, although many thought the theory took emotional weight off their shoulders and made them blend into American society easier many stood against this ideal as they believed it to be racially biased and was used negatively to slander other minority groups and cultures.
write the word precedent in a sentence
write it in a sentence
What does declassified mean?
secret information that is now made available to the public
Did Kiku's mother find the term "model-minority" to be a positive or negative word when used talking about Japanese- Americans?
A) positive
b) negative
B) negative
Kiku's mother did not like how this ideology was used to place one minority above another.
write the vocab word "declassified" in a sentence
write in a sentence
What is a registry?
A list kept with people’s personal information on it
write the word: registry in a sentence
Write it in a sentence