Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Why was May selected to celebrate Asian Pacific American History Month? Pick 2 only.

• Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and live in internment camps in May 1942.

• The immigration of the first Japanese to the United States was on May 7, 1843.

• The Vietnam - American war ended in May 1975.

• The transcontinental railroad (which was mostly built by Chinese Americans) was completed on May 10, 1869.

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Tammy Duckworth, the US Senator from Illinois, is the first woman to do what while in office?

• Give birth

• Undergo chemotherapy

• Publish a novel

• Win a marathon

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In 2016, this musician received the Record of the Year Grammy.

• Beyoncé

• Kelly Clarkson

• Bruno Mars

• Adele

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Michelle Wie won her first major tournament at the 2014 U.S. Women's Open. Which sport does she play?

• Diving

• Figure Skating

• Tennis

• Golf

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At the 2018 Winter Olympics, she became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal when she won gold in the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the age of 17 years.

• Chloe Kim

• Michelle Kwan

• Kristi Yamaguchi

• Michelle Wie

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In 2012, Jeremy Lin became famous for his moves on the basketball court. For which team did he play?

• Golden State Warriors

• New York Knicks

• Miami Heat

• Seattle Supersonics

Ann Curry, a news anchor, was on which show?

• The Today Show

• Good Morning America

• Fox and Friends

• PBS Newshour

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Elaine Chao was the Secretary of _____ for the United States.

• Transportation

• Education

• State

• Environmental Protection Agency

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This hip hop dance crew was the winner of the first season of America's Best Dance Crew.

• Quest Crew

• Jabbawockeez

• Pentatonix

• Elektrolytes

This Disney movie about a Polynesian princess has made $4 billion overseas, a first and another milestone for the entertainment company.

• Mulan

• Pocahontas

• Coco

• Moana

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