Reflect on your thoughts and reactions to the readings assigned this week on the historical experiences of Asian Americans. In your response describe how the experiences of Asian Americans and/or Pacific Islanders has been shaped by major social issues like colonization, imperialism and immigration.
Responses should be a minimum of 250 words (no more than 400 words) and demonstrate engagement with the readings. Be sure to cite examples directly from text to support your response.
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/05%3A_Asian_American_and_Pacific_Islander_Studies/5.02%3A_Who_are_Asian_Americans
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/05%3A_Asian_American_and_Pacific_Islander_Studies/5.03%3A_Immigration_and_Exclusion
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/05%3A_Asian_American_and_Pacific_Islander_Studies/5.04%3A_Wars_and_Imperialism
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/05%3A_Asian_American_and_Pacific_Islander_Studies/5.05%3A_Pacific_Islander_Studies