The Komagata Maru Incident and 'White Canada'
Students investigate the Komagata Maru incident as a reflection of Canada's 'White Canada' immigration policy.
Key Questions
- Explain how the Komagata Maru incident reflected Canada's 'White Canada' policy.
- Analyze the role of public opinion and government policy in perpetuating racial discrimination.
- Compare the experiences of Chinese and South Asian immigrants in early 20th-century Canada.
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