China Town, - Dark tourism

What was the original purpose of the "exotic" makeover of San Francisco's Chinatown?

• To honor Chinese heritage
• To discourage Chinese residents
• To increase tourism
• To rebuild quickly after the earthquake

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The text implies that the original Chinatown in San Francisco was...

• A place of great hardship and poverty
• A vibrant cultural hub
• A model of integration
• Designed to look like China

Which of the following is an example of a difficulty faced by Chinese immigrants in the mid-1800s?

• War in their homeland
• Exclusionary laws in the US
• Natural disasters
• All of the above

What historical event devastated San Francisco in 1906?

• A hurricane
• A fire
• A flood
• An earthquake

The word "mishmash" in the text suggests that the new Chinatown's design was...

• Traditional
• Authentic
• Chaotic
• Expensive

The term "Chinatown" was first used to describe a neighborhood in...

• New York City
• Los Angeles
• Seattle
• San Francisco

Why were many Chinese immigrants forced to live together in specific areas of cities?

• They preferred to live in close communities
• They were welcomed by existing residents
• Racist laws restricted where they could live
• They wanted to recreate the feel of China

Who was primarily responsible for designing the "new" Chinatown in San Francisco?

• Chinese-American leaders
• City officials
• Architects with no knowledge of China
• Architects who were experts on Chinese culture

What is the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• A trade agreement with China
• A law banning Chinese immigration to the US
• A celebration of Chinese culture
• A law promoting Chinese businesses

According to the text, how has Chinatown changed and endured over time?

• It has stayed exactly the same
• It has completely disappeared
• It has grown larger while preserving traditions
• It has become less important to Chinese-Americans