6) Cold War, Civil Rights, and the Rise of Radicalism

Question 1

What is one way that Kung-Fu / Bruce Lee, engaged in anti-imperialism?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Lee was one of few, and among the first, positive Chinese portrayals., Kung Fu rejects the sterotype of Asians as accommodating & submissive/weak., Bruce Lee continuously fought Capitalist villains (Mr Han)

Question 2

For what reason did the USA, primarily, ally itself with these Asian Nations?

Accepted Answer

It was strategic in the fight against "Communism", and for Capitalism.

Question 3

Identify one factor or cause for the rise of international solidarity for Asians (& Asian Americans).

Accepted Answer

The model minority myth amidst crisis of youth-delinquincy & anti-authority, Filipino involvement in WW2, the Korean War, and etc, on the side of the US, The fight against Communism & America's Asian Allies (Taiwan, Japan, Korea)

Question 4

What is one way that Asian-AMERICANS engaged in Anti-Imperialism?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful protests & social-activism, often at college Campuses., Following the Black Panther example, and forming left-wing political groups

Question 5

Following WW2 & during the Cold War, which of these Asian Nations did the USA seek to ally & align itself with?

Accepted Answer

Japan, South Korea, South Vietnam, Taiwan, & the Philippines

Question 6

What is one way you recognize, that the Korean War influenced Asian-American society?

Accepted Answer

The "Model Minority" myth begins, as Asians assimilate into America further, Chinese-Americans are made by the FBI to confess to "Communist Connections", Immigration, as tens to hundreds of thousands of Koreans arrive in America.

Question 7

Which major military conflict came first after, the (1950 - 1953) Korean War?

Accepted Answer

The Vietnam War: as the USA deployed against North Vietnamese "communists".

Question 8

During the Korean War, who & what did the USA fight?

Accepted Answer

Communist China & Communist North Korea: Anti-Capitalists.

Question 9

In 1950: which major international conflict in Asia propelled both America-Asia politics & military action/escalation?

Accepted Answer

The Korean War.

Question 10

How / Why did the Black Panthers cooperate/synergize with Asian American struggles against Imperialism?

Accepted Answer

Black Liberation was tied into assisting Asian-Americans with their fight., "Yellow Peril Supports Black Power": both's oppressors were White., The Black Panthers & similar groups borrowed ideas from Maoist thought.

6) Cold War, Civil Rights, and the Rise of Radicalism

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6) Cold War, Civil Rights, and the Rise of Radicalism

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