Study guide covers "Korean Immigration" section of the Asian American Communities course (course code SOCSCI78B) at UC Irvine. This document can also be used as review flashcards with terms and their definitions (made originally through Quizlet).
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1. US Imperialism Definition: Policy in which the US is determined to spread
(Foreign Inter- its control outside American borders.
vention)
Significance: negatively impacted the lives of another na-
tion (i.e. Korea).
1. Recruited cheap labor using immigrants.
2. Took the land and resources of foreign countries.
3. Displayed dominance over a people by Westernizing
them (conversion to Christianity).
2. Christian Definition: An example would be Horace G. Underwood, a
(Protes- Presbyterian missionary; he opened up educational insti-
tant/Methodist/Pres-
tutions, as well as medical institutions, in order to convert
byterian) his students.
Missionaries
Significance: Americans believed traditional Korean prac-
tices were inferior, and so they became determined to
convert them.
3. Japanese Colo- Began with the end of the short-lived Korean Empire in
nization of Korea 1910 and ended at the conclusion of World War II in 1945.
(1910-1945)
4. Woo Family Im- Definition: The Woo's on Kipu plantation. After the Woo
pact husband becomes unable to work on sugar mills, his wife
becomes the bread winner-- despite having 10 children.
Significance: Women became more resourceful and less
dependent on men.
5. Picture Brides Definition: From 1913-1919 the US allowed "picture bride"
women to immigrate to Hawai'i to pacify the Asian men
laborers. Once arrived, they usually gave birth to many
children, which were viewed as more hands to help out in
the fields.
Significance: The US saw them as a major workforce , in
which they could exploit the women and children.
6. Economic Niche
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