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1. What prerequisite is necessary to employ nonviolent strategies successfully in order to bring about
social change?
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Frustration and anger
Sufficient numbers of people
Adequate education
Charismatic leaders
2. An attitude about diversity that is most pessimistic about society being strengthened as a result of
its differences is
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separatist.
anglo-conformity
melting pot.
pluralist.
3. The concept of diversity includes
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contributions by racial and ethnic groups.
wage, occupation, and wealth variation.
race, gender, ability, and sexual orientation.
All of the above.
4. Given demographic forecasts that illustrate the U.S. population will continue to become even more
diverse,
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it is imperative that Americans understand how we benefit from diversity.
the trend of smaller cities and smaller states becoming more diverse will likely continue.
it is important to plan for and evaluate how the white majority will respond to these changes.
All of the above are factors to bear in mind when considering U.S. demographic forecasts.
5. Among the following historic and contemporary perspectives towards ethnic diversity, which
remains the dominant perspective of most Americans?
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Anglo conformity
Melting pot
Pluralism
Separatism
6. Anglo conformity is illustrated when
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immigrants are expected to adopt American ways of thinking and doing.
immigrants are expected to abandon the customs, ceremonies, and traditions of their ethnic
heritage.
immigrants are expected to stop speaking native languages and begin speaking English as
soon as possible.
All of the above illustrate Anglo conformity.
7. An aspect of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools was to move Indian children away from their
homes to provide
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a learning environment free from family obligations.
a learning environment that was far removed from Indian values and traditions.
a broad learning environment suitable for many ages and representing multiple tribal groups.
the best instruction available, given that most teachers weren't able to work on tribal lands.
8. The "American Melting Pot" perspective, a way of describing how ethnic differences would blend
into one new American identity
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was among the first perspectives acknowledging the positive influence of Blacks, Asians,
Native Americans, and Latinos in America.
continued to favor white, Anglo-Saxon protestants over persons of color.
was first coined by early 20th century playwright, Israel Zangwill.
was a rhetorical way of inviting immigrants to maintain and celebrate their ethnic differences.
9. The separatist perspective towards ethnic diversity suggests which of the following?
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Different racial and ethnic groups should remain separate
Intractable differences between racial and ethnic groups will always result in hostility
A goal of peaceful coexistence based on tolerant attitudes towards one another
All of the above statements are aspects of the separatist perspective
10. Promoting social justice requires people to do all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Articulate pluralistic attitudes
Commit to engaging in activities to change social injustices
Ignore the individual differences between ourselves and others
Consciously develop a positive attitude towards individual differences
1. The primary difference between being a refugee and an immigrant is that refugees are defined as
immigrants who are
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escaping from persecution in their homeland.
have no means of support, therefore homeless and penniless.
sponsored and supported by churches.
temporary visitors who plan to return to their homeland.
2. Assimilation, or the process of shedding one's ethnic heritage in favor of Anglo-conformity, was
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embraced by most immigrants to the United States.
favorable to most British colonists.
refused by most immigrants to the United States.
unfavorable to most colonists.
3. Nativism refers to
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anti-immigrant ideology directed towards non-British immigrants.
an attitude characterized by keeping ethnic enclaves separate from one another.
embracing Native American culture and tradition.
anti-colonist sentiment on the part of true Native Americans.
4. What do California's Proposition 187, the English Only movement, and eugenics have in common?
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They all originated in California as a result of an anti-immigration sentiment towards Central
and South Americans.
They each represent contemporary attitudes and actions that fueled Nativism and Xeonophia.
They were all short-lived attempts at instituting unconstitutional policies.
They were each challenged and defeated by actions that occurred during the Civil rights
movement.
5. Immigrants arriving from Central America come to the U.S. to
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join relatives who have previously immigrated.
escape political turmoil and violence.
earn higher wages.
access better education.
All of the above
6. Which denominational group literally left the United States because of religious persecution?
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Unitarians
Calvinists
Church of Englands
Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
Quakers
7. The "freedom to worship according to one's religious beliefs" as illustrated in the Bill of Rights
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did not persuade all thirteen states to allow Catholics to vote until many years after the
signing of the Constitution.
was written with the intention of including religions whose origins were firmly rooted in
Christianity.
was supported by only a narrow majority of the original architects of the document.
provided the foundation for what has become widely accepted religious pluralism in America.
8. In the 19th century, religious freedom was not extended to
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Quakers.
Protestants.
Non-believers.
Catholics.
9. Given Catholics immigrating to America had experienced varying degrees of oppression
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it was not surprising that Catholics openly supported Jewish immigrants when facing similar
persecution.
it was not surprising that Catholics secretly sheltered Jewish immigrants from the hostile
persecution imposed by Protestants.
it was surprising that Catholics joined with Protestants in vilifying Jewish immigrants.
it was surprising that Catholics remained neutral when Protestants vilified Jewish immigrants.
10. The corresponding impacts of immigration and religious diversity
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have reduced the importance of religious faith throughout America.
have created more broadly established support of a universal faith.
have not affected the over-all importance of religion as expressed by most Americans.
have resulted in a decrease of interfaith dialogues between religious leaders.