History (Coursework Sample)

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Keep in mind to use YOUR OWN words. Please do not cut and paste from: the lecture, the readings, or your classmates, though your answers should reflect your comprehension of the course materials. You should be able to complete this assignment in 250-350 words. Whether it is social, political, or economic discrimination, exclusion, or the need to create their own income, the Chinese laborer of the past mirrors many laborers and business owners of today. Our present is tied to our past, but what has changed? Answer the following questions: Part 1 1) What do the Chinese agricultural worker and the agricultural workers of today (Central and South American) have in common? Discuss the contributions to agriculture, the need for labor, and treatment of laborers. There was a link provided in the lecture about today's immigrant farm workers that you can refer to as well. 2) When you think of the Chinese laundryman (an American phenomenon as Takaki stated) what comparisons might you make to today's Asian entrepreneurs? Speaking specifically about ethnic economies (businesses run by ethnic groups but have nothing to do with their culture/heritage) such as nail shops Links to an external site., donut shopsLinks to an external site., gas stations, and dry cleaning businesses Links to an external site.. Answer the following: How/why would they enter into these types of businesses? Is it a skillset brought over from the homeland? What makes them similar to the Chinese laundrymen of the past? Part 2 In the Takaki and Kwong texts, the role of associations within the Chinatowns were discussed. Membership depended on surname, village, district, and sometimes through initiation. Kwong's text provided a deeper examination of the internal conflicts that these associations face amongst members, as well as with the Chinatown community whereas Choy allowed for examination of specific associations within San Francisco's Chinatown. 1) Choose one association (could be by name and/or type) and discuss the following: Function "Membership" One benefit and one disadvantage of belonging to that association source..

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Discussion Name Affiliation Course Professor Date Part 1 1) What do the Chinese agricultural worker and the agricultural workers of today (Central and South American) have in common? The Chinese American agricultural workers significantly contributed to the Western United States' development. They initiated that increase in food and agricultural production by introducing vegetables and fruits, increasing land values. Takaki indicated that Chinese agricultural workers changed farming and production in California by expanding the practice in the central valley and beyond. In 1880 Chinese made up the majority of the labor force, up o 68%. These practices are still in play in Central and South America. For instance, Mexicans work on farms and produce fruits such as avocados and vegetables. However, there is still cheap labor and disciplinary tool for striking workers. Takaki argues that exclusion laws and cheap labor were established to improve white classism and keep the working class poor. 2) * How/why would they enter into these types of businesses? They entered this type of business since it required a low cost. It also allowed them to live and work in one place. Since language was a barrier, the business did not require English or a lot of communication. It did not depend on Chinese customers as it offered services to all people. * Is it a skillset brought over from the homeland? The ills were not brought from the homeland since it just a physical skill that is learned through observation through time, * What makes them similar to the Chinese laundrymen of the past? It is similar to Chinese laundrymen since it is a self-employed business offering services to everyone. Part 2 The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) * Function CCBA was implemented to solve the bad competition affecting Chinese...

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