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Students are introduced to the themes of the compelling question by exploring the concept of borders and learning about the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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English — USSubject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
9–12Duration
One 50-min class period- Global Migration & Immigration
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Students define the term “borders” and think about borders that exist in their own lives. They also review the history and significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the era of Chinese exclusion.
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