There are more and more Chinese immigrants who have come to the USA since 1830, and their presence influences America’s environment, economy, policy, and technology. As of now, there are about 3.79 million Chinese immigrants in the USA. When you walk in most cities in the USA, you will often notice Chinatown there. The Chinese immigrants' experience and history is momentous and essential, and they are able to attract people’s interest, especially deaf students. It is important that America is a multi-cultural country, and each student should learn about the history of diverse cultures.
For teaching deaf students, teachers should choose from the following topics as a guide:
1848: Gold Rush in California
1865: Chinese workers to build a transcontinental railroad.
1871: Anti-Chinese violence erupts
1882: The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
1910-1940: Angel Island
The above topics are key events in Chinese immigrants’ history and experience, and they will be kept in every Chinese person's memory forever.
1848: Gold Rush in California
1865: Chinese workers to build a transcontinental railroad.
1871: Anti-Chinese violence erupts
1882: The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
1910-1940: Angel Island
The above topics are key events in Chinese immigrants’ history and experience, and they will be kept in every Chinese person's memory forever.