- List the reasons why some people at the turn of the century worried
about the Chinese coming to Newfoundland. Did people think the same
way in other countries? Were these good reasons? Would people think
the same way today?
- What made the Chinese different than most Newfoundlanders? What
did some people think of Chinese culture?
- Why were immigrants from Britain more welcome than the Chinese?
- Who was Kingsley Fairbridge?
- What does
"celestial" mean? Why do you think the
Chinese were sometimes called "celestials?"
- List the main reasons why some people did not want to see Chinese
immigrants in Newfoundland. What do you think of these reasons? Do
people feel the same way today?
- What is
"multiculturalism?" Is this more common
in Canada or the United States?
- Describe Chinese life in Newfoundland today. Do the Chinese still
experience problems? If so, why?
Activities
- Seek out an immigrant to Newfoundland and ask him/her about their
experiences.
- Call or write the Department of Immigration. Find out how many
immigrants Canada accepts each year. Where do these people usually
come from? What must they do in order to come here?
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