Possible Essay Questions(Asian American Study)

1.Identify and describe the different approaches Anglo-Americans used when colonizing Texas, New Mexico, and California. What are some of the central differences motivating Anglo colonization of these regions? What kind of resistance did Anglo-Americans face? 2.Compare and contrast the experiences of Irish and Chinese immigrants during the 19th century. What social, cultural, and political factors played a role in creating very different realities for these two foreign groups? Why was one group able to assimilate into American culture, while another group was not?