Chinese Exclusion Act- Primary Source Reading

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9th - 12th, Homeschool

Subjects

Government, U.S. History, Reading Strategies

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Worksheets, DBQs, Centers

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CCSSRH.9-10.1

CCSSRH.9-10.2

CCSSRH.9-10.3

CCSSRH.9-10.5

CCSSRH.9-10.8

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This is the perfect way to have students examine the Chinese Exclusion Act to understand the main points. It's also great to work with a primary source, which can help deepen the understanding.

— Lauren R.

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Great resource! Well put together and easy to understand. The kids were engaged and enjoyed using it.

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During the 1880s, nativism was on the rise in urban America. During a dark time in American history, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, barring immigration and citizenship for the Chinese.

This primary source document includes an abridged version of the Chinese Exclusion Act (Section 1-4 & 14-15), as well as 5 comprehension questions and 2 critical thinking questions, as well as a breakdown of subject, occasion, audience, and purpose.

Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.

This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are unfamiliar with SOAPstone, please download my free resource on this reading strategy.

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It is an extremely easy strategy to use when breaking down any reading material. This resolution is no exception. I hope you enjoy this resource!

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2 pages

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30 minutes

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CCSSRH.9-10.1

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.

CCSSRH.9-10.2

Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.

CCSSRH.9-10.3

Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.

CCSSRH.9-10.5

Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or advance an explanation or analysis.

CCSSRH.9-10.8

Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims.

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