Activity, Video Bellingham Anti-South Asian Sikh Riots
- Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
- Time Period Early 1900s
Introduction
The Bellingham Riots of 1907 were a violent backlash against Punjabi Sikh immigrants in Bellingham, Washington, fueled by racial prejudice and economic tension. The rioters targeted South Asian laborers, leading to destruction of property and a forced exodus, reflecting the broader xenophobic and discriminatory attitudes of the time. The resource includes a 15 minute video clip and a set of reflection questions.