Wong Kim Ark's Citizenship Case

Wong Kim Ark's Citizenship Case

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video discusses the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, focusing on Wong Kim Ark, a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents. After a visit to China, Wong was denied re-entry to the U.S. due to the Exclusion Act. He challenged this decision, claiming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The case reached the Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled in Wong's favor, affirming that anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen, regardless of parental nationality.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

1873

1882

1895

1890

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Wong Kim Ark born?

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco

Beijing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Wong Kim Ark's parents do after his birth?

Returned to China

Started a new business in Los Angeles

Continued their business in San Francisco

Moved to New York

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Wong Kim Ark first visit China?

1894

1882

1895

1890

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Wong Kim Ark's occupation in San Francisco?

Teacher

Businessman

Lawyer

Laborer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Wong Kim Ark denied re-entry to the U.S. in 1895?

He had committed a crime

He was not a U.S. citizen

He was carrying contraband

He had no valid passport

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Wong Kim Ark detained after being denied re-entry?

In a prison

In a detention center

On ships in San Francisco Bay

In a hotel

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