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Question 1:   Define nativism.  What did nativism look like in the 19th century and cite 2 ways is it similar and 2 ways it is different from what nativism looks like in the state of Arizona in the 21st century?

Nativism in 19th century: Asian americans were discouraged from immigrating into the United States. Lots of organizations and activists actively advocated for the prevention of Asian immigration. Similar
1.	bcause it advocated for the prevention of immig.
2.	Scared that immigs. Will steal jobs
Differences

1.	Does not have to do with illegal immigration because Asians areent on the border
2.	Industry difference, Mexicans in blue collar jobs such as agriculture while Asians were purely industrial
3.	Federal govt doesn’t support one

Question 2:  Define yellow peril and the policies created as a result of yellow peril in the 19th century?  Some believe that today, colleges are the 21st century version of yellow peril.  What are 2 reasons for implementing Affirmative Action when considering college applications and what are 2 reasons against using Affirmative Action when considering one’s college acceptance.

1.	Yellow peril – fear of yellow people
2.	Most latinos and blacks are in poor financial situations so to create equality, some assistance is needed
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Question 3:  In what 2 ways are the experiences  of Asians in the 19th century and Latinos in the 21st century similar?  Name 1 way in which each of their experiences is unique only to them.  What are the origins of the terms “model minority” and explain why being the model minority can be considered a negative thing.

Similar
1.	Both discriminated, nativism
2.	Think immigs will take away jobs
Difference
1.	federal govt supports latinos
2.	industry difference / border difference

1. Model minority if the Asians do not reach the achievement they feel extra bad

Question 4:  Explain 2 positives and 2 negatives of political machines in the 19th century.   Explain the background, and controversy around Leland Yee and how he is a modern day example of a political machine.

Teamed up with shrimp boy to get guns.

well a lot of political machines did these favors in return for votes, which is kind of similar to what Yee does. He gets a large amount of his votes simply due to the fact that he is Asian American and many people can relate with that. He is also pretty corrupt just like political machines of the past. Despite his corruption he is still getting considerable amount of votes, which is kind of similar to Boss Tweed who was also pretty corrupt but maintained his position of power by using the votes of immigrants.

Option 5:  Explain who the progressives were, and give examples of 1 progressive and their accomplishments for each of the following areas: (a)consumer protection, (b)environmental protection and (c)standing up to monopoly corporations.

1.	Progressives were people who wanted to create change and change the status quo.
a.	Florence Kelley - One important initiative introduced by Kelley was the NCL White Label. Employers whose labour practices met with the NCL's approval for fairness and safety were granted the right to display the NCL's white label. The NCL then urged consumers to boycott those goods that failed to earn the right to use the label.
b.	Eugene debs tried to abolish capitalism which is inhernelty bad for environment

c. Ida Tarbell stood up to monopoly corporations. She spent years researching Standard Oil and finding/researching every aspect of the industry. She found about trust secret agreements and exposed them. Criticized the shady business tactics and the monopoly.