ASAM 1 QUIZZES WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
The two white auto workers who killed Vincent Chin, a Chinese American, thought that
Chin
a.was a foreigner from China.
b.was a Japanese who took away American's jobs.
c.was a Vietnamese refugee.
d.was a co-worker in their company. - Answer- b. was a Japanese who took away
American's jobs.
Pan-Asian ethnic alliance is formed in the United States because
a.Confucian and Buddhist philosophies are universally adopted by people in Asia.
b.Countries in Asia have urged their diaspora communities overseas to do so.
c.People of Asian descents are viewed by outsiders as the same and are categorized
by the government as one group for administrative convenience.
d.Participants share the same linguistic roots. - Answer- c .People of Asian descents
are viewed by outsiders as the same and are categorized by the government as one
group for administrative convenience.
The Redress movement was successful because
a.Financial support from Japan enabled the Japanese American community to launch a
political campaign.
b.Elected Japanese American politicians worked closely with activists at the grassroots
level.
c.Japan had emerged as a new economic power since the late 1960s, and it put
pressure on the US government.
d.Japanese cars are gaining popularity among American consumers. - Answer-
b.Elected Japanese American politicians worked closely with activists at the grassroots
level.
The Asian American Movement
a.led to institutional changes in the United States, such as the establishment of Asian
American Studies Department/Programs in colleges and universities.
b.led to desegregation in colleges and universities.
c.led to legislative changes, such as the 1965 Immigration Act that increased quota for
Asian countries.
,d.let to policy changes in college admissions. - Answer- a.led to institutional changes in
the United States, such as the establishment of Asian American Studies
Department/Programs in colleges and universities.
Although the two people who killed Vincent Chin was never convicted, the formation of
the American Citizens for Justice is significant because
a.It successfully pressured the government to investigate and the demand for a retrial
was met.
b.it was able to mobilize transnational political forces.
c.It forced the auto industry to recognize unions.
d.It is a students' organization. - Answer- a.It successfully pressured the government to
investigate and the demand for a retrial was met.
Jennifer Lee's research argues that
a.International force is the trigger of riots in America.
b.Asian immigrants should be blamed for the 1992 LA riots.
c.In contrast to media reports, Korean business owners had cultivated civility with their
black customers.
d.Internal divides among ethnic business owners should be blamed for the LA riots. -
Answer- c.In contrast to media reports, Korean business owners had cultivated civility
with their black customers.
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which concluded the Redress Movement
a.provided means for Japanese American children to go to colleges.
b.allowed Japanese Americans to be released from the camps.
c.Allowed Japanese Americans to organize again.
d.provided a national apology and individual payment of $20,000 to surviving Japanese
American World War II internees. - Answer- d.provided a national apology and
individual payment of $20,000 to surviving Japanese American World War II internees.
These major historical events helped raise Asian American political consciousness and
shaped the Asian American Movement in the late 1960s and 1970s
a.immigration reform of 1965 and the Vietnam War.
b.the Civil Rights Movement led by African Americans and the Anti-war Movement.
c.the election of Hiram Fong to the U.S. Senate and Walter Ong to the state legislature.
d.Hawaii became a state of the United States and its demand for reparations. - Answer-
b.the Civil Rights Movement led by African Americans and the Anti-war Movement.
In 1959, Hawaii became a state of the United States. This is significant in Asian
American history because
a.Colleges and universities in the continental US became accessible to people in
Hawaii.
b.Large international corporations in Hawaii could do business directly with the US
mainland.
c.Asian Americans in Hawaii were able to help family members in Asia immigrate to the
US.
, d.Several Asian American politicians from Hawaii were able to play roles in national
politics. - Answer- d.Several Asian American politicians from Hawaii were able to play
roles in national politics.
Some Korean Americans felt that they were victimized twice because
a.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by the LA business community
for not being able to control the situation.
b.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by people in Korea for losing
face, since the riots were televised internationally.
c.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by their own children for
entering the wrong business.
d.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by American media and
politicians for causing racial hostility in urban America. The media portrayed Korean
immigrants as foreigners who did not know how to treat black customers with respect. -
Answer- d.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by American media
and politicians for causing racial hostility in urban America. The media portrayed Korean
immigrants as foreigners who did not know how to treat black customers with respect.
Dalip Singh Saund is
a.An Indian American labor organizer.
b.An Indian America politician, the first Asian American to be elected to US Congress
(House of Representatives).
c.An Indian American scientist, writer, and educator.
d.An Indian American community leader for the independence of India against colonial
rule. - Answer- b.An Indian America politician, the first Asian American to be elected to
US Congress (House of Representatives).
Vincent Chin's murder and the judge's ruling that granted no jail sentence to those who
committed the crime
a.caused Asian Americans to give up hopes.
b.showed that all Asians were treated as white.
c.raised Pan-Asian American consciousness for racial equality and social justice.
d.encouraged Asian Americans to assimilate and stay quiet. - Answer- c.raised Pan-
Asian American consciousness for racial equality and social justice.
Patsy Takemoto Mink was
a.A head of the Japanese American Citizens' League since she was born inside an
internment camp.
b.The first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
c.The first Asian American actress in Hollywood.
d.The first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. -
Answer- b.The first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
Jennifer Lee's research suggests that
a.Asian immigrants should not own businesses in the United States.
b.Asian immigrants are only good in math and science.
ANSWERS
The two white auto workers who killed Vincent Chin, a Chinese American, thought that
Chin
a.was a foreigner from China.
b.was a Japanese who took away American's jobs.
c.was a Vietnamese refugee.
d.was a co-worker in their company. - Answer- b. was a Japanese who took away
American's jobs.
Pan-Asian ethnic alliance is formed in the United States because
a.Confucian and Buddhist philosophies are universally adopted by people in Asia.
b.Countries in Asia have urged their diaspora communities overseas to do so.
c.People of Asian descents are viewed by outsiders as the same and are categorized
by the government as one group for administrative convenience.
d.Participants share the same linguistic roots. - Answer- c .People of Asian descents
are viewed by outsiders as the same and are categorized by the government as one
group for administrative convenience.
The Redress movement was successful because
a.Financial support from Japan enabled the Japanese American community to launch a
political campaign.
b.Elected Japanese American politicians worked closely with activists at the grassroots
level.
c.Japan had emerged as a new economic power since the late 1960s, and it put
pressure on the US government.
d.Japanese cars are gaining popularity among American consumers. - Answer-
b.Elected Japanese American politicians worked closely with activists at the grassroots
level.
The Asian American Movement
a.led to institutional changes in the United States, such as the establishment of Asian
American Studies Department/Programs in colleges and universities.
b.led to desegregation in colleges and universities.
c.led to legislative changes, such as the 1965 Immigration Act that increased quota for
Asian countries.
,d.let to policy changes in college admissions. - Answer- a.led to institutional changes in
the United States, such as the establishment of Asian American Studies
Department/Programs in colleges and universities.
Although the two people who killed Vincent Chin was never convicted, the formation of
the American Citizens for Justice is significant because
a.It successfully pressured the government to investigate and the demand for a retrial
was met.
b.it was able to mobilize transnational political forces.
c.It forced the auto industry to recognize unions.
d.It is a students' organization. - Answer- a.It successfully pressured the government to
investigate and the demand for a retrial was met.
Jennifer Lee's research argues that
a.International force is the trigger of riots in America.
b.Asian immigrants should be blamed for the 1992 LA riots.
c.In contrast to media reports, Korean business owners had cultivated civility with their
black customers.
d.Internal divides among ethnic business owners should be blamed for the LA riots. -
Answer- c.In contrast to media reports, Korean business owners had cultivated civility
with their black customers.
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which concluded the Redress Movement
a.provided means for Japanese American children to go to colleges.
b.allowed Japanese Americans to be released from the camps.
c.Allowed Japanese Americans to organize again.
d.provided a national apology and individual payment of $20,000 to surviving Japanese
American World War II internees. - Answer- d.provided a national apology and
individual payment of $20,000 to surviving Japanese American World War II internees.
These major historical events helped raise Asian American political consciousness and
shaped the Asian American Movement in the late 1960s and 1970s
a.immigration reform of 1965 and the Vietnam War.
b.the Civil Rights Movement led by African Americans and the Anti-war Movement.
c.the election of Hiram Fong to the U.S. Senate and Walter Ong to the state legislature.
d.Hawaii became a state of the United States and its demand for reparations. - Answer-
b.the Civil Rights Movement led by African Americans and the Anti-war Movement.
In 1959, Hawaii became a state of the United States. This is significant in Asian
American history because
a.Colleges and universities in the continental US became accessible to people in
Hawaii.
b.Large international corporations in Hawaii could do business directly with the US
mainland.
c.Asian Americans in Hawaii were able to help family members in Asia immigrate to the
US.
, d.Several Asian American politicians from Hawaii were able to play roles in national
politics. - Answer- d.Several Asian American politicians from Hawaii were able to play
roles in national politics.
Some Korean Americans felt that they were victimized twice because
a.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by the LA business community
for not being able to control the situation.
b.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by people in Korea for losing
face, since the riots were televised internationally.
c.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by their own children for
entering the wrong business.
d.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by American media and
politicians for causing racial hostility in urban America. The media portrayed Korean
immigrants as foreigners who did not know how to treat black customers with respect. -
Answer- d.They were targeted during the 1992 riots and blamed by American media
and politicians for causing racial hostility in urban America. The media portrayed Korean
immigrants as foreigners who did not know how to treat black customers with respect.
Dalip Singh Saund is
a.An Indian American labor organizer.
b.An Indian America politician, the first Asian American to be elected to US Congress
(House of Representatives).
c.An Indian American scientist, writer, and educator.
d.An Indian American community leader for the independence of India against colonial
rule. - Answer- b.An Indian America politician, the first Asian American to be elected to
US Congress (House of Representatives).
Vincent Chin's murder and the judge's ruling that granted no jail sentence to those who
committed the crime
a.caused Asian Americans to give up hopes.
b.showed that all Asians were treated as white.
c.raised Pan-Asian American consciousness for racial equality and social justice.
d.encouraged Asian Americans to assimilate and stay quiet. - Answer- c.raised Pan-
Asian American consciousness for racial equality and social justice.
Patsy Takemoto Mink was
a.A head of the Japanese American Citizens' League since she was born inside an
internment camp.
b.The first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
c.The first Asian American actress in Hollywood.
d.The first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. -
Answer- b.The first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
Jennifer Lee's research suggests that
a.Asian immigrants should not own businesses in the United States.
b.Asian immigrants are only good in math and science.
