Step 1- Preliminary Research
What are the main languages in Chinatown Toronto?
A: Mandarin and Cantonese.
List one way people in Chinatown were discriminated.
A: Charged a $50 fee on any Chinese individuals attempting to enter Canada, Chinese Immigration Act of 1885, or Banned almost all Chinese immigration
Q: List 1 difference between the pictures of Chinatown (now and then)
A: The stores have become different 5 years later, there are a few cars in the 5 years later photo, or not that much of a difference with the building
Name 1 Tradition From Chinatown
A: Lunar New Year, Mular Lane Naming contests, Chinese New Year, Year of Dragon Chinese Gathering, `Paint night, or Lunar New Year Market.
What are the main religions in Chinatown Toronto, and what district did it belong to?
A: The main religions are Christianity and Buddhism, it was a Jewish district.
How did the archival images of Chinatown look like? Give 3 examples.
A: They are under construction, is a lot of electrical wires there, and photos look like they were taken around 1960.
Q: Did Chinatown change their location over the years?
A: No.
Name 1 Cultural Food in Chinatown
A: early morning dim sum, fortune cookies, sweet and sour chicken balls, egg rolls, egg fu Yung or shrimp
Where is Chinatown located (exact streets)?
A: Spadina and Dundas Street West.
How was Chinatown thought of by other Canadians?
A: Chinatown was said to be a dirty and filthy place.
What is the current population in Chinatown?
A: 2,240 people.
Who is Simu Liu?
A: Simu Liu is a Marvel actor, stunt person, creator, or an advocator.
When and where did Chinatown originate from?
A: Chinatown originated from China around 234 years ago (1980’s).
What was the first law created in Chinatown that effected it?
A: The first law created in Chinatown that effected it was the Chinese Immigration act of 1885.
What was the population density in Chinatown?
A: 12,366 people.
Where Was Simu Liu From?
A: Simu Liu is from Chinatown
What made Chinese citizens move to Chinatown?
A: Chinese citizens moved to Chinatown due to the lack of resources, employment, land, dangerous political environments, and unsafe lifestyles.
When was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed and what were the effects?
A: The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1923 and banned almost all Chinese immigration.
Q: What are the boundaries of Chinatown?
A: West of Beverly street and East Augusta Avenue ; Dundas Street west
What did Simu Liu Do To Inspire Kids?
A: Simu Liu was the first Asian superhero to act in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).