While many Americans tend to see Asian Americans as one group, the experiences of Japanese Americans and Chinese Americans illustrate the differences between these groups. Japanese Americans experienced extreme discrimination during World War II, but have since managed to maintain a level of economic success. Chinese Americans, who have a longer history in the United States, adapted to their new country by establishing Chinatowns that continue to give this community many strengths and weaknesses. In this chapter, Schaefer also compares and contrasts these two groups in the areas of family and religion, and in the continuing ramifications of prejudice and discrimination.