Exclusion and Empire, 1898–1941

Often forgotten and written off as the model minority, Americans with heritage in Asia and the Pacific Islands have played an essential role in American history, including Congress. Budding historians reclaim history by researching the lives of these Americans and situating them in a larger picture of racism and xenophobia in America between the Spanish-American War and World War II. After completing their research, class members choose from various activities, including role-playing scenarios and creating a museum exhibit.