His Essay

To complete the final exam, you will write a standard long format essay (at least 1000 words, 5-6, pages, 12 point Times New Roman font, double-check) to answer the following prompt:

· Discuss, define, and explain factors that changed America’s public perceptions of Mexicans/Latinx and Japanese/Asians in the 20th century.

Your essay will need to take into consideration the following documents:

Relevant Key Terms to Consider:

1. “Illegal” Aliens

2. 442 Regiment

3. Anti-Vietnam War Movement

4. Asian American Political Alliance

5. Assimilation

6. Border Patrol/ Bathing Houses at El Paso Texas

7. Bracero Program

8. California Alien Land Act 1913

9. Chicano Movement

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12. Dillion Myer

13. Executive Order 9066

14. Fred Korematsu v. United States

15. H2 Visas

16. Hart-Cellar Act 1965

17. Japanese American Citizens League

18. Johnson-Reed Act/Immigration Act 1924

19. La Placita Raid

20. Latashin Harlins

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22.

23. League of United Latin American Citizens

24. Los Angeles Riot 1992

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26.

27. Mike Masaoka

28. Model minorities

29. No-No Boys

30. Operation Wetback

31. Repatriation Program

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34. Resettlement Program

35. Richard Aoki

36. Sal Castro

37. Soon Ja Duh

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39.

40. The Blow Outs

41. Third World Liberation Front

42. Vietnam War

43. Vincent Chin

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45.

War Relocation Authority

Your grade (250 points) for this assignment will be based on the following criteria:

· Thesis: Present a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and response to all parts of the question. Your thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in the introduction.

· Argument Development: Develop and support a cohesive argument that recognizes and accounts for the historical complexity by explicitly illustrating relationships among historical evidence such as contradictions, corroboration, and/or qualification.

· Use of Documents: Utilize the content of at least six documents to support the stated thesis or a relevant argument. For every document below the minimum quota of six documents, 25 points will be deducted from your total score.

· Sourcing the documents: Explaining the significance of the author's point of view, author's purpose, historical context, and/or audience for at least six documents.

· Contextualization: Situate the argument by explaining the broader historical events, developments, or processes immediately relevant to the question.

· Evidence Beyond the Documents: Provide examples or additional evidence (key terms/concepts from the reading and class lectures) beyond those found in the documents to support your argument.

[Double Check Your Submission] double-check your submission to make sure it meets all of the criteria for the assignment.

· [Proofread] Please proofread your essay utilizes at least six documents to answer the essay prompt in a clear, organized, detailed, and cohesive essay format (short essay response includes a short introduction including a thesis statement, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and conclusion statement)

· [At least 1000 words] Your submission must be at least 1000 words and include specific details, key terms, and contents from class readings and lectures. Any submission with fewer than 1000 words will automatically receive a zero

· [Include citations of at least six documents] When quoting or citing from the document, a simple in writing MLA citation (source #) at the end of the sentence is sufficient. Any essay that does not include a citation of assigned documents, discuss relevant information/content/key terms beyond the documents and written vaguely and broadly will not receive partial credit