Asian Americans in the U.S. Historical and Political Process

Your essay should be double spaced, 3-5 typewritten pages in length, 12-point font (Times New Roman or Courier New). The essay will be evaluated on the basis of the following: Responds to the problem. The problems have no single correct answer, but the better responses utilize the major historical/political development(s) referenced in the problem and appropriate rhetorical strategies, i.e., definition, explanation, comparison-contrast, etc. 2. Makes good use of the readings. All wording, however, should be yours. Do not directly quote. Your paper should not have any quotation. You do not need MLA or other format of quotation. Any sing of plagiarism and direct quoting will result in deduction. 3. Has a clear and complete thesis. This is a sentence that contains the purpose of your essay. It names your subject and makes a statement about the subject. It briefly presents what you will develop in the following paragraphs that constitute the essay. 4. Exhibits organization and coherence. The purpose is accomplished with a clear, logical sequence of supporting points, and each part of the essay supports the purpose. 5. Utilizes well-crafted sentences and paragraphs. Make the effort to proof read and revise for spelling, grammar and syntax. Verify that each paragraph has one idea expressed in a topic sentence with appropriate supporting sentences. Essay Prompt Explain how Asians’ immigration to the U.S. and Asian Americans’ lives were influenced by the larger political or economic or social factor in American society in the 1940’s and 1960’s. Please pick any one major factor in each period (It could be just political or just economic factor.) to explain the immigration and Asian Americans’ lives.