The author includes several allusions in the passage primarily to D. To highlight the significance of Asian Americans in American history. The allusions serve to illustrate key moments and contributions of Asian Americans, emphasizing their integral role in the broader narrative of American history. By referencing specific historical events, like the construction of the railroad and the achievements of the 442nd combat team, the author underscores how these contributions are part of the larger American story, countering the narrative that often marginalizes Asian American experiences.
Why does the author include several allusions in this passage? "Daniel Dae Kim statement to the (1 point) U.S. House Committee" to emphasize the contributions that Asian Americans made during World War II by Daniel Dae Kim So we know the hurdles we face. The question for us here, is what we can do to focus on different ways that Asian Americans have suffered abus about it. to highlight the significance of Asian Americans in American history One of the places it starts is with education. We must find ways to teach our children the truth about how Asian Americans have contributed to the success of to separate Asian-American history from American history this nation. Let's teach them how many of us helped build the railroad that brought together the east and the west, but when it was time to take a photo and celebrate the golden spike, were told to get out of the frame. Let's teach them that the largest mass lynching in our history was of Asian, specifically Chinese, people, in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Let's also celebrate the fact that the most decorated combat unit in US military history was the 442nd combat team, a unit in World War 2 made up entirely of Asian Americans! These are not moments in Asian American History, this is AMERICAN history. When we are erased from our history books, we are made invisible to our own society, and the result is. As Congresswoman Meng so eloquently put it, “we are perpetually made to feel like foreigners in our own country." Include our stories. Because they matter. A. To emphasize the contributions Asian Americans made during WW2 B. To focus on different ways Asian Americans have suffered abuse C. To separate Asian American history from American history D. To highlight the significant of Asian Americans in American history
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