This ready-to-use inquiry worksheet helps AP U.S. History students critically analyze the 1854 California Supreme Court case People v. Hall using historical thinking skills—particularly sourcing and contextualization. Through a powerful excerpt from the ruling, students examine how nativist ideologies shaped legal decisions and limited the rights of Chinese immigrants in 19th-century America. Perfect for your Immigration, Antebellum Reform, or Civil Rights units, this document-based activ