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University of California

Bancroft Library: Anti Chinese Movement and Chinese Exclusion

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the discrimination, racism, and exclusion that the Chinese experienced from their arrival in the United States during the Gold Rush. Anti-Chinese legislation was also a factor in their experience. Links to primary resources at...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Alleged Teen Bullies Charged After Classmate's Suicide

For Students 9th - 10th
A 15 year old student hangs herself as a result of bullying. Follow this story that has prompted the community and government officials to lobby for stricter anti-bullying laws. Educational resource materials are included. (April 6, 2010)
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Zoot Suit Riot Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Features detailed facts and a summary of the 1943 Anti-Mexican Zoot Suit Riots that erupted in Los Angeles, California during WW2.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Executive Order: Resulting in the Relocation of Japanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the background behind this order that moved people of Japanese ancestry to relocation centers in 1942. Provides a link to an image of the original document and a copy of the text.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Negro Holocaust: Lynching and Race Riots

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan unit with good background information for learners. Details the history of lynching and race riots in America and the treatment of African-Americans from 1880 to 1950.
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Black Past

Black Past: White, Walter

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about the influential civil rights leader, Walter White.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Eugenics Movement in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and information on the Eugenics Movement in America.

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