History Day Blueprint

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)

See also Previous Topics guide to see resources on other countries (for example, Taiwan Independence Movement).

Books, Documents, etc.

These are only a sampling of items.

See page under Civil Rights

See archived research guides as well. These are only a few examples.

• United States v Korematsu (The Japanese-American Exclusion Case)

Other Libraries

Following the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish American War in December of 1898, the United States took control of the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Other Instiututions

Please be advised that some of these resources--particularly those created in previous eras--contain descriptions for ancestral, racial, ethnic, and gender identity that may be offensive or harmful to individuals investigating these records, and are considered inappropriate to use in modern times. The descriptions and treatment of historically marginalized groups, women, and animals may be upsetting. Also, please note that inclusion in this subject guide does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the views therein--we encourage investigators to use their own judgment when evaluating books, websites, articles, documents, and other resources.