The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 by John Soennichsen (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 by John Soennichsen This in-depth examination of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 provides a chronological review of the events, ordinances, and pervasive attitudes that preceded, coincided with, and followed its enactment. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This in-depth examination of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 provides a chronological review of the events, ordinances, and pervasive attitudes that preceded, coincided with, and followed its enactment.The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a historic act of legislation that demonstrated how the federal government of the United States once openly condoned racial discrimination. Once the Exclusion Act passed, the door was opened to further limitation of Asians in America during the late 19th century, such as the Scott Act of 1888 and the Geary Act of 1892, and increased hatred towards and violence against Chinese people based on the misguided belief they were to blame for depressed wage levels and unemployment among Caucasians.This title traces the complete evolution of the Exclusion Act, including the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, the factors that served to increase their populations here, and the subsequent efforts to limit further immigration and encourage the departure of the Chinese already in America. Author Biography John Soennichsen is a freelance writer who holds a bachelors degree in journalism and an MFA in creative writing. Table of Contents Series ForewordPrefaceChronology of Significant Events in Chinese-American HistoryONE Events Leading Up to the Earliest Chinese Immigration to AmericaTWO Chinese in the California Gold RushTHREE Building an American DreamFOUR The Transition PeriodFIVE Governor Bigler and the "Coolie" ProblemSIX The Panic of 1873SEVEN Denis Kearney and the Anti-Chinese MovementEIGHT Events Preceding the Exclusion ActNINE The 1882 Exclusion ActTEN Revision, Expansion, and RepealCONCLUSION What We Can Learn from the Exclusion ActBiographies of Key FiguresPrimary Source DocumentsGlossaryAnnotated BibliographyIndex Review The methodical analysis of the events leading up to the passage of the Exclusion Act helps students discover how the passage of such a law could happen. Coupled with the appended material, this volume makes a comprehensive resource on the early history of Chinese immigration and the systematic harassment these immigrants faced. * School Library Journal * Promotional This in-depth examination of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 provides a chronological review of the events, ordinances, and pervasive attitudes that preceded, coincided with, and followed its enactment. Long Description The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a historic act of legislation that demonstrated how the federal government of the United States once openly condoned racial discrimination. Once the Exclusion Act passed, the door was opened to further limitation of Asians in America during the late 19th century, such as the Scott Act of 1888 and the Geary Act of 1892, and increased hatred towards and violence against Chinese people based on the misguided belief they were to blame for depressed wage levels and unemployment among Caucasians. This title traces the complete evolution of the Exclusion Act, including the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, the factors that served to increase their populations here, and the subsequent efforts to limit further immigration and encourage the departure of the Chinese already in America. Review Quote "The methodical analysis of the events leading up to the passage of the Exclusion Act helps students discover how the passage of such a law could happen. Coupled with the appended material, this volume makes a comprehensive resource on the early history of Chinese immigration and the systematic harassment these immigrants faced." - School Library Journal Promotional "Headline" The Chinese Exclusion Act contains the phrase "endangering the Good Order," reflecting the notion that all actions against the Chinese in America-legal or otherwise-were justified by the need to preserve the good order of established society in the United States. Ironically, some of the worst perpetrators of violence against the Chinese in the late 1800s were members of other immigrant minority groups. Description for Reader * Provides a thorough analysis of the Exclusion Act by exploring historical background centuries before and decades after its implementation * Employs numerous resource materials from both historical and contemporary sources to build a comprehensive analysis * Supplies a historical context by which readers can analyze and discuss contemporary situations regarding immigrant populations in contemporary America * Promotes an understanding of the intricate nature of immigration problems and the need for equally complex solutions Details ISBN0313379467 Author John Soennichsen Short Title CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT OF 1882 Language English ISBN-10 0313379467 ISBN-13 9780313379468 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Landmarks of the American Mosaic Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-02-02 Imprint Greenwood Press Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States Residence Cheney Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2011-02-02 NZ Release Date 2011-02-02 US Release Date 2011-02-02 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 200 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc DEWEY 342.7308209034 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-02-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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