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John, What do you think about comparing\contrasting the "As to Japanese Exclusion, Puck, 1913" and "Where both playforms agree, Puck, 1880"?

I have put down my interpretation of the 2 cartoons and my similarities. We can just transfer them to the Venn Diagram when you add yours.

-Dana

-Anti-immigration cartoon DG
 * As to Japanese Exclusion: DG**

-Created in 1913 DG

-The ban on immigrants from China had not yet been done away with and those from Japan were also seen as a threat to America at that time. DG

-Immigrants in line seem like they are in poor health (sunken in cheeks, pale skin, tattered clothing). DG

-Cover of a monthly publication DG

-Relates to immigrants from Japan DG

-Immigrants are portrayed in a negative light: stereotyped in kimonos and/or carrying dangerous weapons in the country. DG

-The U.S. official is trying to halt the immigrants from coming into the U.S. DG

-Dull colors of the cartoon create a somber mood, reflecting the popular sentiment of Japanese immigration at the time. DG

-Illustrates anti-Chinese racism DG
 * Where both playforms agree: DG**

-Portrays exaggerated physical characteristics DG

-Made in 1880 DG

-Implies that the parties are trying to eliminate the perceived Chinese threat. DG

-Implies that the parties only care about those who can vote. DG

-Both parties agree to eliminating Chinese immigrants. DG

-Poor job market in the U.S. was blamed on Chinese immigrants. DG

Similiarities: DG -both cartoons are about Asians DG -"What fools these mortals be!" is on the top of both DG -Both are published by Keppler and Schwarzmann DG Generally Speaking: DG Illustration shows James Garfield and Winfield S. Hancock nailing a Chinese man between two "Anti-Chinese" boards labeled "Republican Plank" and "Democratic Plank" DG

Illustration shows a group of ragged anarchists dressed in kimonos, pretending to be Japanese immigrants; they are stopped at the border. DG

I did some research about the time periods and found this information to help get a better idea of the public opinion.
 * Dana**


 * Research from the two sites above.**

The treatment of the Chinese as well as the American Indian during this time period were similar. Here is some research about the time perio from the PBS site.

1880 Chinese Exclusion Treaty, which reverses the open-door policy set in 1868 and places strict limits both on the number of Chinese immigrants allowed to enter the United States and on the number allowed to become naturalized citizens.

1882 Intensifying its anti-Chinese policies, Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, which completely prohibits both immigration from China and the naturalization of Chinese immigrants already in the United States for a period of ten years. The bill comes amid increasing outbreaks of anti-Chinese violence, stirred up by the belief that low-paid Chinese workers are taking jobs away from Americans. Within the year, immigration from China drops from 40,000 in 1881 to just 23.

1886 Anti-Chinese mobs in Seattle kill five and destroy parts of the city before forcing 200 Chinese aboard ships bound for San Francisco. Leaders of the race riot vow to sweep the city clean of Chinese within the month.

Japanese 1907 Congress approved amending existing immigration legislation which allowed President Roosevelt to issue an executive order stopping the migration of Japanese laborers from Hawaii and Mexico on Mar. 14, 1907. In concert with the Gentlemen's Agreement, this action ended labor immigration to the U.S. and put labor contractors out of business. Beginning in January 1909 and continuing until after World War II, anti-Japanese bills were introduced into the California legislature every year. The first to become law was the Webb-Hartley Law (known more commonly as the Alien Land Law of 1913), which limited land leases by "aliens ineligible to citizenship" to three years, and barred further land purchases. Amendments to this law in 1919 and 1920 further restricted land leasing agreements

1913 California adopts the Alien Land Law, which targets Japanese in the state by making it illegal for aliens ineligible for citizenship to own farmland or lease it for more than three years. President Woodrow Wilson voices objection to the law, fearing its effect on U.S. relations with Japan. 1913 The Industrial Workers of the World fail in their pioneering attempt to win better wages and working conditions for migrant workers at the Durst hop ranch in Wheatland, California, when police intervention sparks a riot in which four people are killed.


 * John,**
 * Everything looks good to me. Do you think we are ready for the Venn Diagram? I do. Thank you for messaging me to let me know you are willing to transfer the information, I appreciate it.**
 * Dana**

Each of you played an different role in this project. With group or partner work, this is often the case. One thing that our students can learn is how to utilize the different strenghts of group members within a group of students working on a project. Good collboration and great research on the background of the two primary sources. This is what lead to the finished product. Chris.