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What is the main idea of the text?
The United States government promoted the model minority myth to gain allies during the Cold War
Which term was used to describe Asians when they first began migrating to the United States?
The Yellow Peril
How did the model minority myth impact other minority groups in the United States?
It hindered the recognition of other successful minorities
What is an example of cultural appropriation mentioned in the text?
The model minority myth
Which of the following is NOT a topic mentioned in the text?
Racial science
What was the purpose of the US government's campaign to promote Asian American success stories during the Cold War?
To gain allies during the Cold War
What is the significance of the Cold War in the context of the model minority myth?
The Cold War was the catalyst for the US government's promotion of the model minority myth
Which of the following is NOT a form of cultural appropriation mentioned in the text?
The Civil War
How did the model minority myth impact the recognition of other successful minority groups in the United States?
It hindered the recognition of other successful minorities
Explore the theories and beliefs of Samuel George Morton, known as the 'Father of American School of Ethnography', regarding intelligence and race. Delve into the impact of such theories on societal views and divisions based on human traits.
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