Ethnic Communities Online/TradOnline
Chose an ethnic community from the following list:
Korean Americans
German Americans
Native Americans
Jewish Americans
Vietnamese Americans
Mexican Americans
African Americans
Find two written sources that give an honest and accurate depiction of the group you chose. Review these sources to become familiar with aspects of the group.
From the titles listed below, find and watch the video that pertains to the group you chose in the Topic 6 Resources.
“Korean Americans.” Films Media Group. Films On Demand (1993).
“Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience.” Visions. Films On Demand (2013).
(Vietnamese Americans) “Generation Rising.” PBS. Films On Demand (2020).
“Jewish Veterans at Home.” PBS. Films On Demand (2017).
“We Shall Not Be Moved: African-American Churches in the Civil Rights Era.” Odyssey Impact, Inc. Films On Demand (2002).
(Mexican Americans) “Foreigners in Their Own Land (1565-1880): The Latino Americans.” PBS. Films On Demand (2013).
“Where Have All the Germans Gone?” Films Media Group. Films On Demand (1976).
Answer the following prompts completely and concisely:
Summarize the main purpose and elements of the project described in the video of the ethnic community you chose. (100-150 words)
What makes this a community history project? (100-150 words)
Explain how the two written sources you read and the personal experiences shared in the video gave you a better understanding of the group’s history. (100-150 words)
Who benefits from this project? How? (100-150 words)
What makes this project successful? Describe any criticisms you have surrounding the project. What could the public historians have done differently? (100-150 words)
