FINISHING THE SOURCE PACKET

Due Monday, April 11

Read excerpts 5, 7, 8 , and 9 from the "Source Packet" and answer the corresponding questions from the "Source Packet Questions."

SOURCE PACKET

Due Wednesday, April 6th

Read sources 3, 4, and 6 from the "WWII Source Packet" and answer the corresponding questions in the "source packet questions."

NISEI DAUGHTER WRITING

Due Monday, April 4

Write a reflection about Monica's experiences, challenges and views as represented in Nisei Daughter.  The key is that you have ability to communicate with her and you are working really hard to understand what it was like growing up in the United States in the 1930's and 1940's as a Japanese American citizen with Issei parents.

You may either write a 1 page letter to Monica or write a dialogue between you and Monica.  The dialogue should be 1 1/2 pages long.  Use specific information from the reading and if appropriate from other class sources.

EXCERPT FROM NISEI DAUGHTER

Due Monday, April 4

Read Nisei Daughter and highlight and annotate the following:

* Monica's cultural identity and the conflict that arises
* Monica's background
* Monica's family experiences in the United States before internment
* The experiences resulting from the Executive Order 9066  (process of relocation and life in the camps)

SOURCES ON WWII

Due Thursday, March 31

Read excerpts #1 and #2 and answer the questions on the note-taking sheet.  The links are below:

/docs.google.com/document/d/1tsA5M4hJzt5I_mHVKMkX03go7O4DkLVsM-tjfTkV8SY/edit

Below is a link for the questions regarding the sources:

docs.google.com/document/d/1oQE2KAycOYS9xCvuGSXoC-ouUH1GIpa5oILekdTbM5U/edit

ocs.google.com/document/d/1oQE2KAycOYS9xCvuGSXoC-ouUH1GIpa5oILekdTbM5U/edit


Answer the following questions for these excerpts:

1.  Address the stereotypes and misperceptions that relate to the treatment of Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor.


2.  Taking into consideration the whole excerpt, explain what Takaki argues is hypocritical about Roosevelt's message to Secretary of War Henry Stimson.

REPARATIONS COMMISSION

Due Monday, March 14

Imagine you are a member of the Tulsa Race Riots Reparations Commission.  Your task is to take a position on whether or not reparations should be made to the survivors and victims of the Tulsa race riots and their descendants.   Write a 3 paragraph position paper including the following:

1.  Statement of your position (thesis).
2.  A paragraph that presents an explanation of why you favor or oppose reparations.
3.  If you are in favor of reparations then the next two paragraphs should focus on what you believe is the most fair reparation plan. This would include the kind of reparations (money to individuals? money to the community?  something other than money?) and who would pay for them or who would be responsible for carrying out the reparations?
4.  You must support you plan with evidence and ideas from the sources available.  You may also use outside sources to find out what other countries have done to repay victims of other violence. (Please cite your sources.)

Definition of reparations:  The making of amends for a wrong that one has done by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.

READING ON TULSA RIOTS

Due Tuesday, March 8

Read the article, "Survivors of Infamous 1921 Race Riot Still Hope for Justice."  As you read, please highlight and annotate the following:

* Two significant quotes
* Statistics, facts, and any other evidence related to the riots or lack of closure
* At the bottom of the article, write what you think is the author's main idea.

Here is a link to the article:

docs.google.com/document/d/1K2WDaSL93n2s3_kZ8fOvYiyNuEcn3kIu0r_nd1XsKXI/edit

Also, in case you missed the film,  The Night Tulsa Burned,   here is the link to the film:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD3aw4-RJpE&index=1&list=PLNZEh7zSqaDgUUxFBlmhAW4ldybzM2JYf