Chinese Americans
Introduction: Americans used to associate Chinese Americans with (1)
Ⅰ．Early immigration
A．First group of Chinese immigrants
—were bullied because other people were jealous of their (2) in the Gold Rush
—were forbidden to work on own claims in California
—made a living by doing laundry, running small restaurants, farming or fishing
B．Second group of Chinese immigrants
—were imported as workers for the construction of the first (3)
—were called "heathen Chinese" because of differences in appearance, language and (4)
—Chinese were deprived of (5)
—the Congress banned Chinese immigration in 1882
— (6) population of Chinese Americans in early 20th century
Ⅱ．Changes since WW Ⅱ
—China and the U.S. became allies and Chinese immigration was permitted.
—Chinese Americans’ life and occupations were (7) Chinatowns.
Ⅲ．Introduction of current Chinese Americans
—most descend from (8) immigrants
—tradition is well preserved
—emphasis on education and (9) makes Chinese Americans distinguish themselves
—appreciated by their (10) to the U.S.