These classroom materials provide an abundance of information for educators who are teaching about immigration policies, the Chinese American experience, or the Chinese Exclusion laws. Here are some helpful tips in regards to navigating this resource.

This classroom material guide is divided into topics:

1. The “Chinese Question” (from 1784- 1882) starts on page 14
2. The Exclusion Period (from 1882-1943) starts on page 21
3. A Journey of Unforgetting (from 1943- present) starts on page 28

To access the printable resources (photographs, painting reproductions, letters, etc.) go to page 89.
The Table of Content titles within the pdf are all clickable. To access a particular section, click on the the title and it will jump straight to the page.

These classroom materials provide an abundance of information for educators who are teaching about immigration policies, the Chinese American experience, or the Chinese Exclusion laws. Here are some helpful tips in regards to navigating this resource.

This classroom material guide is divided into topics:

1. General Overview
2. The Lived Experiences of Chinese Laundry Workers
3. Representations and Stereotypes of Chinese Laundry Workers
4. Anti-Chinese Laundry Legislation and Yick Wo v. Hopkins
5. Collective Resistance by the Chinese Hand Laundry Alliance

CHSA’s new exhibition Towards Equality: California’s Chinese American Women highlights their accomplishments in education, politics, finance, business, and their pivotal role as matriarchs. Our companion curriculum guide meets Common Core State Standards for K-12 educators. Lesson plans will help teachers integrate Chinese American women into their lessons.