Students analyse the data and complete worksheets in small groups and then discuss their conclusions as a class. Each student assumes the role of a Chinese immigrant in 1870 to write a letter home that describes his or her experiences and hopes and that draws on data from the tables, the class discussion and independent research. As a class, they then discuss some of the responses on the Student Worksheet.
Students complete the assignment.
Evaluation Evaluate the letters for the amount and quality of information derived from the class discussion and from the tables. Research Chinese riots in Victoria and Vancouver during 1920's. Assume the role of either a Chinese or 'white' person during this time and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper outlining your view of the riots in either one of these cities. Please send comments or examples of how you used this exercise in your class to Education Resources .